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Miller: The COVID-19 response is what the climate response should have been, but at a grave cost

Miller: The COVID-19 response is what the climate response should have been, but at a grave cost

April 13, 2020
Attendees at Sunday’s fundraiser hold their high heels. More than 90 people participated in the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser to raise money and awareness for survivors of sexual violence.

Evanston residents raise money, awareness for sexual assault survivors during 1-mile walk

October 8, 2017
The Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd. City officials announced climate action goals and a new working group at the Sustain Evanston Summit on Saturday.

City commits to climate action, announces resident-led working group

September 25, 2017
Robin Rue Simmons sits at a May meeting of City Council. The new 5th Ward aldermen has numerous ambitious plans for Evanston and her ward.

Robin Rue Simmons seeks to improve 5th Ward’s walkability, Evanston’s affordability

August 21, 2017
Evanston Township High School. The school hosted a mass recycling event on Saturday.

Evanston groups participate in annual recycling event at ETHS

July 10, 2017
The outside of Evanston Public Library. The library's board discussed plans for a new branch and took comments regarding popular librarian Lesley Williams.

EPL board discusses Lesley Williams controversy, new location

June 22, 2017
Omar Offendum.

Syrian-American musician talks politics, peace at ETHS event

May 21, 2017
People line the sidewalks in front of the YWCA Evanston/North Shore in 2015 for the annual “Stand Against Racism.” The event drew a number of local residents, officials and organizations who pledged to work toward ending racism in Evanston.

Local organizations take annual pledge against racism

April 30, 2017
Cook County commissioner Bridget Gainer speaks at a meeting in 2012. Gainer supported a new direct health care program geared toward uninsured residents.

New direct access health care program begins enrolling Cook County residents

April 17, 2017
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) speaks on Feb. 12 at an Open Communities event. Schakowsky decried House Speaker Paul Ryan’s decision to continue his attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

City, state officials decry House Republicans’ attempted repeal, replacement of Affordable Care Act

March 31, 2017
Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) attends a city meeting in February. Tendam said at a mayoral forum Wednesday night that the brothel law should be removed from city code.

Evanston candidates discuss ways to increase affordable housing

March 16, 2017

Block 5: Actual Marathon

March 4, 2017

Block 1: Dance Hard PLAY Hard

March 3, 2017
Jackson Paller speaks at the Student Action NU meeting Thursday evening. At the meeting, a representative from Reclaim Evanston advocated for local political activism.

Student Action NU discusses importance of local politics ahead of Evanston election

February 24, 2017

Police Blotter: Two men charged with felony burglary

February 16, 2017
The Evanston Water Plant, 555 Lincoln St., is at the center of the city’s water system. In a meeting on Wednesday, city officials assuaged community fears over water quality in Evanston.

City officials address concerns about water quality with residents at James Park meeting

February 9, 2017
Candidate for 1st Ward Alderman Lee Cabot talks to the crowd during her campaign kickoff Monday evening. Cabot is prioritizing affordable housing and increasing development in her campaign platform.

Cabot highlights affordable housing, importance of local government in campaign kickoff

January 31, 2017
Mayoral candidates Mark Tendam (left), Jeff Smith (center) and Gary Gaspard (right) talk Thursday night at an election forum at Chute Middle School, 1400 Oakton St. The forum was intended to increase awareness about mayoral and aldermanic candidates ahead of the upcoming elections.

Mayoral, aldermanic candidates discuss police violence, affordable housing

January 27, 2017
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and former Mayor Lorraine Morton at the city’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ceremonies at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. The speakers emphasized honoring King’s legacy at the event.

Evanston community leaders celebrate King’s life, legacy

January 16, 2017
Ingraham Park will be one of several parks to receive improvements to natural bird habitats under a grant the city received. The grant will go towards cleaning up natural habitats, and will also fund walking trails and informational kiosks at various parks.

Evanston granted $100,000 to improve bird habitats

January 3, 2017
A utility box outside of Barnes and Noble, 1630 Sherman Ave., has been decorated with a vinyl photograph of a sunrise on Lake Michigan. The redecoration is part of an effort by an Evanston high school student to beautify the city.

Evanston high school student sets out to beautify utility boxes across Evanston

November 13, 2016
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) speaks at a city meeting. Revelle led the 7th ward meeting Thursday, when some residents expressed concerns about the possible creation of a nature park near the Evanston-Wilmette border.

Residents, officials discuss proposed nature park at ward meeting

November 4, 2016
The University of Minnesota's Jessica Hellmann speaks at the annual Climate Change Symposium. She discussed international issues about climate change and greenhouse gases.

Climate Change Symposium explores intersection of environmental issues

October 14, 2016
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