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Catherine Henderson

Catherine Henderson, Reporter

Catherine Henderson is a junior studying journalism and sociology. She was born and raised in Denver, Colorado but has fallen deeply in love with Chicago. Outside of The Daily, she works as a research assistant in the School of Education and Social Policy, and she interned for Chalkbeat Chicago and author Helen Thorpe. She also enjoys cooking and drinking coffee. You can reach Catherine via Twitter or email.
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Chicago Teachers Union president Jesse Sharkey speaks before a school board meeting in August. The union announced they will strike on Thursday.

Chicago teachers strike, cancelling classes for 300,000 students

October 16, 2019
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. ETHS received a $330,000 for their new fitness center from alum Michael Arrington.

Evanston Township High School to open new fitness center this fall

May 6, 2019
Lori Lightfoot. The former prosecutor received 73 percent of the vote.

Northwestern community expresses excitement about Lightfoot’s election, though some remain pessimistic about reform

April 3, 2019
Dawes Elementary School, 440 Dodge Ave. Dawes parents voiced their concern about five principals in five years at the school at a school board meeting Monday.

Parents call on school board members to support Dawes Elementary School in leadership transition

March 19, 2019
An Evanston Police Department squad car. EPD officers charged Sandoval Cobian with two counts of first degree murder on Thursday.

Police charge Chicago resident with homicide in ‘romantic rivalry’

March 16, 2019
The Harley Clarke Mansion. Aldermen discussed the future of the mansion at City Council on Monday

City council opens conversation about future of Harley Clarke Mansion, asks for request for proposal draft

March 13, 2019
Evanston police are investigating a Friday evening death as a homicide. A man was found dead in the 1800 block of Simpson Street Friday night.

Police investigating death of a Chicago resident in Evanston as a homicide

March 9, 2019

California-based Philz Coffee announces new store in Evanston

March 4, 2019
Birth control pills.

Planned Parenthood of Illinois will continue providing abortion referrals after Trump administration rule

February 28, 2019
Maria Hadden, who was elected last night as the alderman for Chicago’s 49th Ward. Hadden unseated 28-year incumbent Joe Moore in the North Side ward, which borders Evanston.

Maria Hadden unseats long-time incumbent for aldermanic seat in North Side 49th Ward

February 27, 2019
Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle will compete in a runoff for the Chicago mayoral election April 2.

Lightfoot and Preckwinkle advance to runoff in Chicago mayoral election, setting stage for first black woman mayor

February 27, 2019
Hundreds of protesters rally for a $15 an hour minimum wage on Sept. 4, 2014 in Chicago. On Tuesday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill to increase the minimum wage in Illinois to $15 by 2025.

Illinois residents express concern over rollout of J.B. Pritzker’s minimum wage law

February 19, 2019
A crash at the intersection of Ridge Avenue and Lake Street in January 2018. The Evanston Police Department announced the number of crashes on Ridge Avenue decreased in 2018.

Evanston Police report 13 percent reduction in crashes on Ridge Avenue

February 17, 2019
Evanston Township High School/District 202 board members at a school board meeting. Superintendent Eric Witherspoon said no matter how the election turns out, he is confident all four candidates are “very qualified

ETHS/District 202 candidates emphasize equity in school board election

February 12, 2019
Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at an event. Pritzker’s administration proposed a vape tax to help cover Illinois’ budget deficit

Gov. Pritzker considering vape tax to reduce deficit

February 11, 2019
Evanston police are investigating a Friday evening death as a homicide. A man was found dead in the 1800 block of Simpson Street Friday night.

Aldermen to consider new contracts with unions

February 10, 2019
The Chicago skyline. 14 candidates will face off on Feb. 26 to replace Rahm Emanuel as mayor of Chicago.

Candidates face a crowded field in the Chicago mayoral Election

February 8, 2019
J.B. Pritzker speaks at an event. Pritzker tweeted that Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam “must resign immediately.”

Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls on Virginia governor to resign in response to racist photo

February 5, 2019
Snow falls in Evanston. City manager Wally Bobkiewicz said things ran smoothly in the city despite extremely low temperatures this week.

Evanston government plows through cold weather challenges

February 1, 2019
A bus travels in the snow. Evanston/Skokie School District 65 cancelled school for Wednesday and Thursday.

Evanston schools close due to extreme cold

January 30, 2019
A snow plow clears snow from Ridge Avenue. City officials are preparing for the sub-zero temperatures coming on Tuesday

Evanston government, schools prepare for extreme cold

January 28, 2019
Former Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke enters the courtroom to attend a post-conviction hearing at the Leighton Criminal Court Building Friday, Dec. 14, 2018 in Chicago. Van Dyke was sentenced on Friday to just under 7 years in prison for second-degree murder and 16 counts of aggravated battery

Northwestern community grapples with Van Dyke sentencing

January 21, 2019
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) at an event in May 2017. Schakowsky was selected to chair the Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Schakowsky to chair house subcommittee on data privacy, product safety

January 16, 2019
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons at City Council. Simmons expressed concern about the distribution of public benefits.

Aldermen introduce amendments to public benefit city code

January 16, 2019
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) speaks at City Council Monday. Rainey expressed concerns over selling a property at 2222 Oakton St. to Clark Street Real Estate.

Aldermen authorize city manager to negotiate sale of Oakton Street property

January 15, 2019
ETHS/District 202 superintendent Eric Witherspoon at a District 202 board meeting. In a brief statement distributed yesterday to students, families and staff, Witherspoon said the district was made aware of allegations on January 8.

Evanston police investigates allegations of ‘inappropriate’ conduct by ETHS Employee

January 11, 2019
Washington Elementary, 914 Ashland Ave., is an elementary school in District 65. Superintendent Paul Goren confirmed his commitment to disciplinary protections for students of color after a recent decision from the Department of Education.

District 65 pledges to ‘stay the course’ after DeVos revokes guidelines protecting students of color from suspensions

January 11, 2019
President Donald Trump speaks to the nation Tuesday night in a prime-time address from the Oval Office of the White House. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky criticized his speech.

U.S. Rep Jan Schakowsky condemns Trump’s call for border wall

January 9, 2019
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site in Eads Colorado. Northwestern’s annual commemoration for the event occurred virtually Thursday.

Students, administrators attempt to reconcile with history of Sand Creek Massacre

November 25, 2018
Susan Trieschmann in her office. Since founding Curt’s Cafe in 2012, she reflected on her success and challenges.

Evanston Organizes: Curt’s Café reflects on success and growth as a staple of the community

October 26, 2018
Howard Street in Evanston. The area has recently experienced economic revitalizations as new businesses have popped up along the street.

Howard Street businesses benefit from revitalization, new additions

October 4, 2018
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. Evanston is participating in National Preparedness Month, a country-wide effort held in September to educate communities about emergency response procedures.

City emphasizes emergency preparedness in national campaign

September 27, 2018
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) speaks at a city meeting. Rainey and other members of the Administration and Public Works Committee discussed possibilities for 2222 Oakton St. after Smylie Brothers Brewing Co. requested to terminate its lease.

Aldermen discuss new possibilities for Oakton Street property

May 30, 2018
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks at Northwestern in 2016. Schakowsky joined 10 other Democratic representatives from Illinois to push for health care reform in the state.

Illinois Democrats push Rauner to enact health care changes

May 30, 2018
Johnny Carlson presents his firm’s plan for a development at 1727 Oak Ave. to the Plan Commission on April 11. After passing the Plan Commission, City Council voted 7-1 to advance the special permit for introduction at Tuesday’s council meeting.

Aldermen to consider Oak Avenue, Chicago Avenue developments

May 28, 2018
Evanston Township High School student Rie’onna Holman speaks at a Family Action Network Fellows event Wednesday. Panelists discussed mass shootings and gun violence in Chicago.

Youth activists, former FBI agent talk gun violence in Chicago at ETHS event

May 24, 2018
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. Community members spoke during Monday’s City Council meeting about their concerns for the priority-based budgeting survey.

Residents say budget survey endangers programs helping underprivileged communities

May 22, 2018
Starbucks in downtown Evanston, 1734 Sherman Ave. Equity and Empowerment coordinator Patricia Efiom said she will host equity forums on May 29 in response to an incident of racial bias in a Philadelphia Starbucks.

City to hold equity forums in response to racial bias incident at Philadelphia Starbucks

May 21, 2018
Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) speaks at City Council. Aldermen discussed the three-unrelated meeting at a Planning and Development Committee meeting Monday.

City to continue discussion of ‘brothel law’

May 15, 2018
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz at a City Council meeting. The city released a survey for residents to give feedback on budget cuts.

City releases priority-based budget survey

May 10, 2018
Bookends & Beginnings, 1712 Sherman Ave. The store will partner with the Evanston Literary Festival for the fourth year.

Evanston Literary Festival to return for fourth year

May 10, 2018
The Joseph E. Hill Education Center, 1500 McDaniel Ave. Evanston/Skokie School District 65 kindergarten teacher Kristin Mitchell received the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching & Leadership.

District 65 teacher wins Illinois teaching award

May 6, 2018
Cultural arts coordinator Jennifer Lasik (right) and the Evanston Arts Council co-chairs lead a council meeting in 2014. The council recently opened applications for pop-up exhibits to be displayed in the summer.

Evanston Arts Council accepting applications for pop-up exhibits

May 3, 2018
Daniel Trujillo. Trujillo, who is a research fellow at Northwestern, is running as the Green Party candidate for Illinois’ 18th District.

Northwestern research fellow challenges Gabel for state representative seat

May 2, 2018
Jelani Pitcher and Rachel Shapiro in “A Home on the Lake.” The play, written by Evanston residents Stephen Fedo and Tim Rhoze, discusses race and housing discrimination in Evanston.

Local play explores race, housing discrimination in Evanston

April 25, 2018
Hitesh Desai at a City Council meeting. Desai started as chief financial officer April 16.

Hitesh Desai appointed as Evanston chief financial officer, city treasurer

April 24, 2018
Suni Kartha speaks at a District 65 board meeting. Board members discussed the accusation of discriminatory practices voiced against Nichols principal Adrian Harries.

District 65 board members condemn attacks on Nichols principal

April 23, 2018
A sign advertising the opening of Kilwins at 1724 Sherman Ave. Chicago resident Jeff Schneider said he is in initial talks with the city government about bringing a Kilwins franchise to Evanston.

Kilwins to open downtown Evanston location

April 22, 2018
J.B. Pritzker speaks at an event. Pritzker emphasized his plan to legalize cannabis on 4/20.

Pritzker highlights push for legalization of marijuana on 4/20

April 22, 2018
Eric Witherspoon presents at a District 202 board meeting. Nineteen teachers received tenure at the April 9 meeting.

Melanie Ilseman one of 19 teachers to receive tenure at ETHS

April 18, 2018
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. District 202 board members discussed possible changes to student journalism policy at their April board meeting.

District 202 considers student journalism policy changes

April 17, 2018
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) speaks at an event. Duckworth criticized President Donald Trump for failing to seek Congressional approval for Syrian airstrikes.

Tammy Duckworth criticizes Trump’s airstrike on Syria

April 16, 2018
State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks to students at Kafein, located at 1621 Chicago Ave. He discussed his Israeli roots and his gubernatorial campaign.

Biss talks Israel, gubernatorial campaign at NU event

April 15, 2018
Johnny Carlson presents his firm’s plan for a development at 1727 Oak Ave. to the Plan Commission. Commissioners voted 6-1 to approve the plan with modifications.

Plan Commission recommends approval of apartment complex despite public concerns

April 12, 2018
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks to a crowd at an Evanston event. Schakowsky heard testimony from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Wednesday at a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing.

Schakowsky questions Zuckerberg’s apology

April 12, 2018
Robert Yohanan, CEO of Evanston-based First Bank & Trust, opens the NU Startup Showcase which was co-hosted by Evanston Inventure. The city announced the end of the Evanston Inventure partnership after more than 30 years.

NU, Evanston economic development partnership ends

April 10, 2018
ETHS/District 202 superintendent Eric Witherspoon at a District 202 board meeting. In a brief statement distributed yesterday to students, families and staff, Witherspoon said the district was made aware of allegations on January 8.

District 202 board holds hearing to authorize bond funding

April 10, 2018
Prairie Moon, 1502 Sherman Ave. The restaurant will close its doors April 15 to move to a new location.

Prairie Moon restaurant to close in preparation for relocation

April 6, 2018
World of Beer, 1601 Sherman Ave. World of Beer is one of the local businesses partnering with the Evanston Police Department and the Evanston Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition for a campaign to address underage drinking.

Evanston businesses, police partner to address underage drinking

April 4, 2018
The North Face, 1600 Sherman Ave. The company closed its doors at its downtown Evanston location on March 23.

The North Face closes downtown Evanston location

April 3, 2018

Fire breaks out at planned site of the Howard Street Theater

March 23, 2018
Students gather at the ETHS football field on Wednesday for the walkout to protest gun violence.

ETHS students participate in National Walkout Day

March 14, 2018

Block 9: ‘THNKS FR TH MRTHN’

March 10, 2018

Jean Shedd to step down as associate provost

March 8, 2018

Evanston parks and recreation department to host marshmallow drop

March 8, 2018
Former governor Pat Quinn at a protest in Chicago. Quinn and seven other democratic candidates will face off in the primary election for Illinois attorney general.

Democratic candidates for Illinois attorney general face crowded field

March 7, 2018
Author John Diamond speaks at Nichols Middle School. He and Amanda Lewis presented to District 65 community members about racial inequality in school districts.

Authors evaluate racial inequities in schools, address District 65 community members

March 7, 2018
The storefront of Bookends & Beginnings. The proposed theater development would have displaced the bookstore.

City officials, business owners react to Northlight Theatre developers canceling plans

March 4, 2018
Rally participant Karla Thomas displays her sign, reading “enough is enough.” Evanston residents went to Springfield to join other protestors seeking gun control.

Evanston residents travel to Springfield for gun control rally

February 28, 2018
Superintendent Paul Goren speaks at a District 65 board meeting. The board discussed suspensions and a new equity assessment tool.

District 65 board members evaluate drop in suspensions through equity lens

February 27, 2018
Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) speaks at a meeting. Fiske said she wanted to hold the Friday meeting to gather information from residents and bring it back to the council.

Evanston residents voice concerns about three-unrelated rule

February 25, 2018
Family Focus, 2010 Dewey Ave. Evanston residents are attempting to raise money to buy the building.

5th Ward community group looking to purchase Family Focus building

February 21, 2018

Flood watch issued into Tuesday morning

February 20, 2018
Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) listens at city council. The achievement gap in District 65 widened in 2017 according to the Achievement and Accountability Report.

District 65, community members take closer look at racial achievement gap

February 15, 2018
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) at City Council on Monday. Aldermen voted to dismiss a proposal for a restaurant in the 5th ward.

Aldermen deny approval for 5th Ward restaurant, community space

February 14, 2018

District 65 teacher becomes finalist for Illinois teaching award

February 13, 2018
A gallery in a One River School. The company will open their first Chicago-area location in Evanston in May.

One River School of Art + Design to open on Davis Street

February 13, 2018
(From left) City corporation counsel Grant Farrar, Evanston police chief Richard Eddington and Cmdr. Joseph Dugan discuss a court case. Farrar submitted his resignation and will leave the city staff in April.

Evanston corporation counsel to leave position

February 11, 2018

Former ETHS student to represent Nigeria at the Olympic Games

February 9, 2018
The Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Subcommittee discusses the ordinance. Committee members proposed changes to the ordinance at their meeting Wednesday.

Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Subcommittee proposes changes to affordable housing

February 8, 2018
Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. EPL recently hosted workshops discussing mental health in an effort to raise awareness.

EPL initiatives tackle mental health awareness on local level

February 6, 2018
A screenshot of State Rep. Jeanne Ives’ campaign ad. Ives drew criticism from both sides of the aisle for her divisive message.

Biss, Rauner respond to ‘repulsive’ attack ad by Republican gubernatorial candidate

February 4, 2018
Blair Garber. Garber resigned this week after a derogatory remark referring to East St. Louis

Evanston-based Illinois state official resigns after using profanity to describe East St. Louis

February 1, 2018
Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies, 3701 Davis St. The former principal Lauren Norwood left the school on Friday for an administrative position with Chicago Public Schools.

Bessie Rhodes School principal leaves in midst of 2-way immersion program transition

January 30, 2018
Houses on Garnett Place. Evanston resident Audrey Steele received an eviction notice from Cook County.

Evanston resident faces potential eviction due to reverse mortgage practices

January 30, 2018
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. ETHS created a distributed antenna system to improve wireless cell coverage.

ETHS implements antenna system to improve wireless cell coverage

January 25, 2018
Anya Tanyavutti at a meeting. Evanston/Skokie School District 65 announced a director of black student success at the school board meeting Monday.

District 65 to create new positions addressing black student success, racial achievement gap

January 23, 2018
Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) speaks at a Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Subcommittee meeting. The committee began to consider improvements to the housing ordinance.

Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Subcommittee investigates affordable housing

January 18, 2018
Evanston/Skokie District 65 School Board member Suni Kartha at Tuesdays meeting. Kartha said it is important for schools to set tangible goals to overcome the downward trends.

District 65 board members express concern after downward trend in test scores

January 17, 2018
Former Gov. Pat Quinn, center, signs into law a bill ending the death penalty in Illinois in March 2011 at the State Capitol in Springfield with Kwame Raoul beside him. Quinn and Raoul are both democratic candidates for the March attorney general primary.

Candidates for Illinois Attorney General discuss women’s issues, Trump

January 15, 2018
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) at a City Council equity training. The Housing and Homelessness commission reviewed a report of affordable housing solutions on Thursday.

City commission discusses housing strategies

January 12, 2018
The new Evanston Target store, scheduled to open in March 2018 at 1616 Sherman Ave., will hold a job fair from Jan. 16 to Jan. 20.

Target to hire 70 employees for new Evanston store

January 9, 2018
The Park Evanston apartments, 1630 Chicago Ave. The complex was purchased by a subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company.

New York Life Insurance Company buys Evanston property for $127 million

December 22, 2017
RadioShack, 716 Church St. A Colectivo Coffee shop will replace the RadioShack at the prominent corner in downtown Evanston.

Colectivo Coffee plans to come to Evanston

December 6, 2017

NAISA holds annual Sand Creek Massacre commemoration

November 20, 2017
Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. Between 250 and 400 employees were placed on unpaid leave for the Nov. 10 furlough day, which was created to counteract budget shortages.

City furlough day impacts hundreds of employees, frustrates some departments

November 17, 2017
Author Julie Lythcott-Haims discusses her experience growing up biracial in the United States. Lythcott-Haims, who identifies as black, said blackness is a combination of ancestry and consciousness.

California author talks growing up biracial in America at ETHS event

November 14, 2017
Bessie Rhodes is a K-8 magnet school located in Skokie that houses a TWI program, which centers bilingual education for its 278 students.

District 65 officials propose 2-way immersion program at Bessie Rhodes School

November 10, 2017
U.S. Army Sgt. Aron Wagner deployed in Iraq. Last weekend, Mayor Steve Hagerty declared Oct. 29 as Sgt. Aron Wagner Day.

U.S. Army sergeant returns from Iraq, receives day in his honor

November 5, 2017
University of Chicago Prof. Austan Goolsbee speaks at the Democratic Party of Evanston’s annual fundraiser. He said Democrats need to continue to work for change.

Democratic Party of Evanston hosts former Obama adviser Austan Goolsbee

October 30, 2017
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