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The Daily Northwestern

Jennifer Ball, Reporter

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Evanston looks for resident input in improvements to busy intersection

November 5, 2014
Panelists Samina Hussain, Galya Ruffer and Corrie Wallace talk to a group of about 50 attendees about diversity and inclusion in Chicago’s northern suburbs. Grassroots group Open Communities hosted the annual meeting.

Affordable housing organization talks diversity, inclusion

November 2, 2014

Evanston police detective honored for response to shooting

October 31, 2014

Age Friendly Evanston! committee discusses action plan

October 28, 2014

Evanston residents volunteer at Day of Caring

October 26, 2014
A mural is being created on the fence surrounding an empty lots on the corner of Davis Street and Oak Avenue. The lot was once home to Taco Diablo and other businesses, which were destroyed in a fire in December 2013.

City brings art to lot destroyed by December fire

October 23, 2014
A Purple Line train pulls up to the Dempster CTA station. Evanston received the results of a transit poll for city residents and Northwestern students, which showed that many had problems with the hours of the Purple Line Express and the public bus routes.

Transit poll results show focus on CTA Purple Line, bus routes

October 22, 2014
Aldermen and housing and grants administrator Sarah Flax discuss housing for low- to moderate-income residents. Evanston is applying to receive funding from the federal government to provide affordable housing for its residents.

Housing officials encourage more citizen participation

October 21, 2014
​Residents gathered Thursday night at the Rotary International Building, 1560 Sherman Ave. The event was held in celebration of the artists of the year in Evanston, whom guests including the mayor honored for a night of food and presentations.

Evanston artists honored for their work in community

October 9, 2014

City hosts art contest during tree-replacement fundraising campaign

October 7, 2014
The Arrington Lakefront Lagoon, located in Evanston’s Dawes Park, is currently under renovation. Construction was originally supposed to be completed by September, but heavy rains during the summer pushed the finish date to the end of October.

Dawes Park construction delayed due to weather

October 7, 2014

Meeting connects Evanston Latino community to resources

October 5, 2014

Community gathers to provide feedback about park renovations

October 1, 2014

Evanston celebrates Arts and Humanities Month

September 30, 2014

Public arts project coming to Davis Street CTA stop

September 30, 2014
Divvy bikes sit at a rental station in the city of Chicago. The bike sharing service will come to Evanston in spring 2015.

Divvy bike sharing program to expand into Evanston

September 28, 2014

Arts Council event to connect artists to Evanston community

September 25, 2014

Evanston prepares for sustainability festival

September 23, 2014

Evanston polls public on switch to reusable bags

September 23, 2014

Evanston to host art, food festival

September 22, 2014
A Purple Line express train arrives at the Dempster station in Evanston. An upcoming poll from city officials will ask Northwestern students their opinions on the availability of public transportation options in Evanston.

Transit survey targets Northwestern students, staff

September 21, 2014

Evanston festival touts driving alternatives

September 8, 2014
The Frances Willard House, 1730 Chicago Ave., is covered in snow Wednesday. The Frances Willard Historical Association is celebrating Willard’s 175th birthday in an attempt to reintroduce her to the public.

Frances Willard Historical Association holds campaign to raise awareness about her activism

March 5, 2014
Ald. Coleen Burrus (9th) speaks at the Human Services Committee meeting Monday evening. The committee discussed the future of Community Animal Rescue Effort, a local animal adoption nonprofit, and its relationship with the city.

Committee gives animal nonprofit CARE a second chance to stay in animal shelter

March 3, 2014
An employee serves food at Koi Fine Asian Cuisine & Lounge. Koi received the 2013 Arts & Business Committee Leadership Award in recognition of the restaurants support of arts organizations in Evanston.

Koi receives award for contributions to the arts

February 25, 2014
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) answered questions about mental health care Friday morning with state Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston). Turning Point, a mental health center in Skokie, hosted local and national politicians for a discussion about pressing health issues in the community.

Panel of political representatives discuss mental health with community

February 23, 2014
McCormick senior Graeme Murphy presents a map of Evanston based on population and employment density. The dark red areas are considered the most dense, which was taken into consideration when they planned possible Divvy bike stops for the future.

McCormick seniors propose bike-share station locations

February 19, 2014
Amherst College provost Peter Uvin discusses human rights and economic development Tuesday evening. The event was part of a lecture series for One Book One Northwestern.

Amherst provost speaks about intersection between development and human rights

February 11, 2014
Developer Tom Blunk speaks to a group of Evanston residents at the Orrington branch of the library Wednesday evening. He presented plans to build an extended stay hotel at 1515 Chicago Ave.

Residents discuss proposed extended stay hotel in downtown Evanston

February 5, 2014
A panel of MBA students from the Kellogg School of Management evaluate Super Bowl advertisements Sunday night at the Allen Center. The business school also celebrated its 10th year holding its Kellogg Super Bowl Advertising Review, which aims to identify which ads were the most effective.

Kellogg hosts 10th annual Super Bowl advertisement review

February 2, 2014
Danni Allen, winner of season 14 of “The Biggest Loser,” has opened a yoga studio in Evanston called ONE 2 ONE. The studio’s name is a reference to the 121 pounds Allen lost on the show.

Season 14 ‘Biggest Loser’ winner opens Evanston yoga studio

January 29, 2014
Isabelle Roberts, Communication sophomore Caroline Hatch and Communication senior Lauren Lenke played the role of Fiona in the Dolphin Show’s “Shrek The Musical.” This year marks the show’s 72nd production.

Shrek the Musical draws nearly 2,000 in opening weekend

January 27, 2014
Community health care advocate Kyle Schimmel examines HealthCare.gov, the website for enrollment under the Affordable Care Act. Schimmel gathered with other Chicago-area nonprofit representatives Saturday at Evanston’s Main Library to help residents troubleshoot the process of enrolling in coverage under the ACA.

Evanston nonprofit hosts health care enrollment events

January 19, 2014
Rebecca Berneck, the new president of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce, addresses a crowd of about 200. The 94th Annual Celebration and Awards was held at the Hilton Orrington/Evanston on Tuesday evening to honor two members of Evanston's business community.

Evanston Chamber of Commerce welcomes president, honors 2 at annual banquet

January 14, 2014

Northwestern holds first global health case competition

January 13, 2014

Flight cancellations prevent students from returning to Northwestern

January 7, 2014
Marc Perlish’s photography exhibition features shots of Bookman’s Alley, the Evanston bookstore that is due to close. The exhibition will run through November in the Evanston Public Library.

Photographer documents Bookman’s Alley turning new page

November 22, 2013
Erie Family Health board members gather to cut the ribbon at the new, permanent location of its Evanston health center. Evanston and Skokie mayors gave their remarks, and staff-led tours of the facility followed.

Erie Family Health Opens Doors to Funders and Patients

November 13, 2013
McCormick junior Noah Conley and SESP senior Priscilla Liu eat their complimentary shawarma pita sandwiches at Naf Naf Grill. People gathered in the new casual food spot to enjoy the free food offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the restaurant’s first day of service.

Middle-Eastern food chain Naf Naf Grill opens Evanston doors, offers free pita

November 12, 2013
Ald. Jane Grover and city manager Wally Bobkiewicz address Evanston residents during a 7th Ward meeting Thursday night. Grover holds the meeting every few months.

Ald. Jane Grover talks Harley Clarke Mansion, crime with 7th Ward constituents

November 8, 2013
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) and other city, state and federal officials cut the ribbon in front of Emerson Square Apartments. More than 50 people gathered for the official opening of the new affordable housing complexes.

New affordable housing development opens in west Evanston

November 7, 2013
Evonda Thomas-Smith on Wednesday evening said the city is prepared for a heat wave. As part of her talk, she also encouraged the audience to check on their neighbors if one occurs.

Health professionals link health and climate change at Firehouse Grill

October 30, 2013
Jessica Hochman tells Evanston residents "to eat the rainbow" Tuesday evening. It was one of many tips and recipes Hochman shared during a tour of Whole Foods, 1640 Chicago Ave.

Whole Foods hosts in-store tour to promote healthy eating

October 29, 2013
Senior services manager Christina Ferraro speaks about the launch of the “Age Friendly Evanston!” initiative. Informational meetings are being held this week.

Evanston looks to build ‘age-friendly’ community

October 23, 2013

Police discuss recent incidents in 9th Ward, new resources

October 20, 2013
Artists Marilyn Canning and Faigie Tanner show their photo exhibits about captive sea life and the life cycle of cacti Thursday night at Perspective Gallery, 1310 Chicago Ave. The exhibits run through Oct. 27.

Artists discuss their photo exhibit at Perspective Gallery

October 18, 2013
La Macchina Cafe opened Monday in downtown Evanston. The restaurant, 1620 Orrington Ave., sent its chef to an Italian city to prepare for the opening.

Authentic Italian cafe and restaurant opens in Evanston

October 16, 2013
rom 7-10 p.m. Saturday, two U-Haul trucks will park end-to-end on Ashland Avenue between Crain and Greenleaf streets.

Art community gathers for 5th Artruck gallery

October 14, 2013
Kristi Pawlowicz, manager of the women’s boutique Envy, helped open the Evanston location last month. She started working for the business while she was in college in Missouri.

Purple Profile: Store manager opens 5th fashion boutique in Evanston

October 9, 2013
An Evanston artist presents his work to potential customers Friday evening at Art Hop. The second annual showcase gave residents free access to galleries and other displays.

Evanston artists put on free gallery showcase

September 29, 2013
The Green Living Festival offered Evanston residents a variety of environmentally conscious products, services and ideas Saturday. City arborist Mark Younger delivered the keynote speech.

Community comes together to learn about environmentally friendly living

September 29, 2013
Members of the youth division of PETA, peta2, set up an imitation factory farm on Norris East Lawn on Wednesday. Volunteers said they hoped the exhibit would influence students to go vegan.

PETA brings factory farm to Norris

September 26, 2013
The first annual Dae Dae World Weekend honored slain Evanston teen Dajae Coleman. Coleman was shot and killed a year ago Sunday.

Evanston community unites for first annual Dae Dae World Weekend

September 22, 2013
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