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A colorful book opens with “Storytime” written in white lettering over it; there is a bookshelf in the back.

Children turning into apples: Imagine U Storytime’s latest installment

February 22, 2021
Owner of TaKorea Cocina and Founder of West Town Feeds Robert Magiet with a local street vendor. Over the last few weeks, Magiet has been buying out local vendors and donating the food to people experiencing food insecurity.

Local business owner buys out street vendors, donates food to community fridges

February 17, 2021
One of the Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre’s lectures by Associate Artistic Director Bria Walker analyzing the life and work of playwright Ntozake Shange.

Bria Walker discusses work, legacy of playwright Ntozake Shange

February 16, 2021
The New Tradition Chorus sings one of their Virtual Singing Valentines.

The New Tradition Chorus serenades loved ones with Virtual Singing Valentines

February 15, 2021
Liana Wallace. An ETHS alumna, Wallace is known for her spoken word poetry.

“Poetry disarms people”: ETHS grad Liana Wallace on her spoken word poetry

February 11, 2021
Evanston Made’s show of emerging Black artists at Backlot Coffee in February. This month, Evanston Made is highlighting local Black artists and their work through their Black Art Drive.

Evanston Made highlights Black artists during Black History Month

February 10, 2021
Monique B. Jones, president and CEO of Forefront. Jones is this year’s recipient of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce’s Nonprofit Person of the Year Award.

Evanston Chamber of Commerce awards Monique B. Jones the Nonprofit Person of the Year Award

February 4, 2021
Some Evanston/Skokie School District 65 parents have been looking for tutors to supplement their children’s education during online learning, but tutoring is not an option for everyone.

As some D65 students lean on tutors during online school, access could widen the achievement gap

February 3, 2021
Opera Projects for University Singers’ first audiobook, “Hansel and Gretel.” The audiobook was released in Dec. 2020 and was entirely student-run.

Opera Projects for University Singers releases first-ever audiobook to raise awareness around food insecurity

February 1, 2021
A scene from last year’s Cardboard Carnival. This year’s virtual program centers around building a marble run, and the deadline to submit a video is Mar. 6.

Cardboard Carnival: Marble Adventure Edition STEM challenge launches for Evanston youth, focus on underrepresented groups

January 27, 2021
Five young Evanstonians discussed racism and MLK Day during a panel Monday night.

Panelists discuss racism, significance of this year’s MLK Day

January 19, 2021
The Hilton Orrington/Evanston, 1710 Orrington Ave. Less than two months before Northwestern’s official move-in for undergraduates, the hotel temporarily closed.

Students scramble after Hilton Orrington/Evanston closed weeks before Northwestern move-in

January 14, 2021
Natasha Sondakh (SESP ’22). Sondakh’s debut novel, “She Smells of Turmeric,” will be published at the end of April.

SESP junior Natasha Sondakh prepares to publish debut novel exploring Indonesian identity

January 14, 2021
Evanston Township High School. ETHS will open some in-person activities in February.

Some ETHS students notice dip in antiracist activism, but continue to fight

January 11, 2021
City clerk and 8th ward challenger Devon Reid. In an open forum Thursday night, Reid spoke about his plans for addressing racial injustice and working with the community.

Aldermanic candidates discuss racial inequity, affordable housing in open forum

January 8, 2021
Amar Shah (Weinberg ’16). After graduating from NU, Shah has been a consultant, Hindu monk, entrepreneur and motivational speaker, all in four years.

NU alum Amar Shah talks career, post-graduation journey

November 12, 2020
Sarita Kamat Designs, 1627 Sherman Ave. Sarita Kamat is an Evanston-based artist originally from India who works in a variety of mediums including jewelry, acrylics, watercolor and more.

Evanston artist Sarita Kamat talks her artistic journey from India to the U.S.

November 12, 2020
Hillary Bachelder (Communication ‘12) behind the scenes on her new film, “Represent.” The film features three Midwestern women running for local office and was released for streaming on Oct. 26 on PBS.

Northwestern alumna Hillary Bachelder’s documentary features three women running for local office

November 9, 2020
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood. Underwood was declared the winner of her race against Republican Jim Oberweis.

Evanston residents help Lauren Underwood seek re-election in historically red District 14

November 1, 2020
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) speaks at an event in January 2018. Schakowsky is currently up for re-election against Republican Sargis Sangari.

Jan Schakowsky up for re-election against Republican Sargis Sangari

October 29, 2020
Students perform for each other at an Evanston Young Artists performance before the pandemic. EYA is one of the 2020 recipients of the Cultural Fund Grant, which aims to create a more inclusive and vibrant arts community in Evanston through supporting local organizations.

2020 Cultural Fund Grant recipients discuss plans amid the pandemic

October 26, 2020
Swantiques pop-up shop, 518 Main St. Owner and Evanston resident Lora Swanson discusses the impact of the pandemic on her shop. Amid COVID-19 restrictions, Swanson said she’s seeing a larger turnout than she had expected.

Evanston pop-up shop Swantiques features vintage and antique furnishings

October 20, 2020
The Garage, 2311 Campus Dr. A recent study published by The Garage researches personality traits of highly successful entrepreneurs.

The Garage identifies personality traits of highly successful entrepreneurs in new study

October 13, 2020
Bienen junior Jaime An plays her cello over Zoom, utilizing the newly improved audio features. By using high-fidelity music mode, the sound is clear and consistent.

High-fidelity music mode: new audio improvements for musicians on Zoom

October 5, 2020
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