Syd Stone is a senior from Los Angeles studying journalism and political science. Previously at The Daily, she served as a print managing editor, city editor and copy chief. She also works at the Medill Investigative Lab and previously reported for the Chicago Sun-Times. Syd can be reached via Twitter or email.
Syd Stone, In Focus Editor
| Mar 08, 2019 | Evanston Organizes: Officer and Gentlemen Academy rallies community around youth (Story) |
| Feb 12, 2019 | Former ETHS staff member charged with sexually assaulting student (Story) |
| Feb 02, 2019 | Northwestern student Gabriel Corona found in ‘good physical condition,’ police say (Story) |
| Jan 30, 2019 | Evanston police seek help finding missing Northwestern student Gabriel Corona (Story) |
| Aug 23, 2018 | Know your ballot: A guide to the 2018 midterm elections (Story) |
| Jun 07, 2018 | Evanston sustainability coordinator named to 2018 GreenBiz ‘30 Under 30’ list (Story) |
| Jun 06, 2018 | Cheesie’s to close Evanston location (Story) |
| Jun 05, 2018 | Police: hospital transports slightly up, citations down on Dillo Day (Story) |
| Jun 01, 2018 | Evanston residents to rally in Fountain Square for national gun violence awareness efforts (Story) |
| Jun 01, 2018 | Illinois lawmakers pass state budget, Rauner set for approval (Story) |
| May 31, 2018 | CTA, Pace share draft proposal of bus route changes (Story) |
| May 31, 2018 | Illinois House approves Equal Rights Amendment (Story) |
| May 30, 2018 | Chicago man found guilty of sexually abusing woman at Evanston spa in 2016 (Story) |
| May 29, 2018 | EPD investigating Weinberg senior Ananya Agrawal’s death as suicide, official ruling may take weeks (Story) |
| May 28, 2018 | Northwestern student in medically induced coma at Evanston Hospital following incident at Pi Kappa Alpha house (Story) |
| May 25, 2018 | New charges filed against ex-priest accused of sexually assaulting boy in Evanston hotel (Story) |
| May 24, 2018 | On day of Northwestern swatting hoax, calls to Evanston, Chicago police targeted same couple (Story) |
| May 22, 2018 | Jacobs Center to house social sciences; construction could begin summer 2019 (Story) |
| May 22, 2018 | EPD showing ‘zero tolerance’ for seat belt violations (Story) |
| May 21, 2018 | EPD charges Colorado resident with sexual assault of boy in Evanston hotel in 2001 (Story) |
| May 18, 2018 | Two men shot in south Evanston; incident under investigation (Story) |
| May 17, 2018 | Evanston residents advocate for ratification of ERA in Illinois (Story) |
| May 15, 2018 | Red Hot Chilli Pepper hosts ribbon cutting ceremony (Story) |
| May 14, 2018 | Biss endorses former opponent Pritzker for governor (Story) |
| May 13, 2018 | Aldermen to consider ordinance to expunge juvenile criminal records (Story) |
| May 10, 2018 | At news conference, student activists discuss demands delivered to administrators (Story) |
| May 09, 2018 | Rauner wins Medicaid flexibility from federal government (Story) |
| May 09, 2018 | Medical examiner rules Kenzie Krogh’s death a suicide (Story) |
| May 06, 2018 | City’s fleet operations unit named 1 of 100 best fleets in North America (Story) |
| May 06, 2018 | City begins asphalt pavement patching program (Story) |
| May 02, 2018 | EPD announces results of Drop it and Drive campaign (Story) |
| May 02, 2018 | Aldermen refer small-lot discussion to Planning and Development Committee (Story) |
| May 01, 2018 | Evanston Rotary to partner with city, NU for tree planting project (Story) |
| Apr 29, 2018 | Aldermen to discuss bus route changes, priority-based budgeting at council meeting (Story) |
| Apr 29, 2018 | Evanston Animal Shelter Association raises $60,000 at annual gala (Story) |
| Apr 29, 2018 | Community members participate in YWCA Stand Against Racism (Story) |
| Apr 27, 2018 | EFD shift chief announces retirement (Story) |
| Apr 27, 2018 | Blotter: Des Plaines man charged with attempt to disarm police officer, aggravated resisting police (Story) |
| Apr 27, 2018 | City conducting ‘base-level’ research on municipal ID program (Story) |
| Apr 23, 2018 | Illinois state senator joins gubernatorial race, garners mixed reactions (Story) |
| Apr 22, 2018 | Aldermen to reconsider Dodge Avenue bike lanes at City Council (Story) |
| Apr 18, 2018 | U.S. Senate approves resolution allowing Duckworth to bring baby onto Senate floor (Story) |
| Apr 17, 2018 | Durbin questions national guard chief on troop deployment to border (Story) |
| Apr 16, 2018 | New CEO of local youth development organization aims to deepen district partnerships (Story) |
| Apr 16, 2018 | Vendor fair for Robert Crown Center to be held in May (Story) |
| Apr 15, 2018 | Rauner heads to Europe on jobs mission (Story) |
| Apr 13, 2018 | Tamar Manasseh talks building community, combating violence (Story) |
| Apr 12, 2018 | EPD introduces public safety portal to aid investigations (Story) |
| Apr 09, 2018 | Duckworth becomes first sitting U.S. Senator to give birth (Story) |
| Apr 09, 2018 | Aldermen to vote on Harley Clarke lease, consider taxicab ordinance (Story) |
| Apr 06, 2018 | Evanston Work Ethic Program includes seniors in second student cohort (Story) |
| Apr 04, 2018 | EPD deputy chief appointed as Lincolnwood chief of police (Story) |
| Apr 03, 2018 | Evanston, North Shore residents protest gun violence at March For Our Lives (Story) |
| Mar 26, 2018 | Evanston Community Foundation names Rebecca Parmet as new development officer (Story) |
| Dec 04, 2017 | Emerson Street 7-Eleven temporarily closes for development of residential building (Story) |
| Nov 10, 2017 | In Focus: Over a year after University Commons reveal, administrators struggle to find funding (Story) |
| Oct 10, 2017 | New breakfast concept to replace Creperie Saint Germain (Story) |
| Oct 09, 2017 | Cook County likely to repeal controversial soda tax (Story) |
| Oct 03, 2017 | University begins fundraising for Deering Library renovation (Story) |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Park Evanston building up for sale, could raise rents (Story) |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Men’s Swimming: Alec Hayden returns to Northwestern as assistant coach (Story) |
| Sep 21, 2017 | McCormick senior creates company to connect NU students with local jobs (Story) |
| Sep 20, 2017 | Bienen student aims to revive award-winning music video production group (Story) |
| Sep 18, 2017 | NU, ETHS alumnae make history at 69th Emmys (Story) |
| Aug 04, 2017 | Brunch spot Ovo Frito Cafe opens on Maple Avenue (Story) |
| Jul 10, 2017 | Taste of Evanston festival attracts local foodies, gives back to community (Story) |
| Jun 03, 2017 | Kabul House to open Evanston location Saturday (Story) |
| May 24, 2017 | Amanecer Breakfast Tacos looks to expand into permanent storefront (Story) |
| May 24, 2017 | Community activists stress immigrant rights as local issue (Story) |
| May 24, 2017 | Kumar Jensen appointed as city’s sustainability coordinator (Story) |
| May 18, 2017 | Target announces plans to open store in downtown Evanston (Story) |
| May 18, 2017 | EPL board reiterates commitment to diversity, declines to discuss Williams’ suspension (Story) |
| May 16, 2017 | Evanston named finalist for prestigious park award (Story) |
| May 16, 2017 | EPD begins ‘zero-tolerance’ campaign to encourage seatbelt use (Story) |
| May 15, 2017 | Arts Council members introduce statue to honor Evanston women (Story) |
| May 11, 2017 | State Senate passes bill allowing state funding for abortions (Story) |
| May 10, 2017 | Housing commission praises homeless shelter efforts, hears from new affordable housing coalition (Story) |
| May 08, 2017 | ETHS board lauds Alternative School for providing students a ‘safe space’ (Story) |
| May 04, 2017 | Defying expectations: Curt’s Café owner honored with award (Story) |
| May 04, 2017 | Blotter: Man charged with domestic battery (Story) |
| May 02, 2017 | District 65 board elects new president, vice president (Story) |
| Apr 26, 2017 | Council approves new Divvy station, city will launch membership subsidy program (Story) |
| Apr 25, 2017 | Progress remains stalled on 831 Emerson development (Story) |
| Apr 21, 2017 | Northwestern alumna blazes across country (Story) |
| Apr 20, 2017 | Local representatives encourage political engagement in residents (Story) |
| Apr 16, 2017 | Rauner threatens to veto bill allowing state funding for abortions (Story) |
| Apr 13, 2017 | Bistro Bordeaux to close after 7 years in Evanston (Story) |
| Apr 12, 2017 | City’s first cidery prioritizes local ingredients, business (Story) |
| Apr 09, 2017 | Blotter: $200 worth of frozen seafood stolen from freezer (Story) |
| Apr 07, 2017 | Long-time Upstairs Cafe to close later this month (Story) |
| Apr 07, 2017 | Blotter: Woman charged with battery (Story) |
| Apr 06, 2017 | EPD partners with District 65 for student mentorship program (Story) |
| Apr 06, 2017 | Blotter: Domestic battery call yields gun, drug arrests (Story) |
| Apr 02, 2017 | Cook County sees record number of early voters (Story) |
| Mar 31, 2017 | Evanston sees significant uptick in new businesses, many food establishments (Story) |
| Mar 31, 2017 | Bady, Rainey focus on affordable housing, economic development in 8th Ward (Story) |
| Mar 28, 2017 | Blotter: More than $600 worth of items stolen from parked car (Story) |
| Mar 27, 2017 | Evanston Civic Center sees most ballots during first week of early voting in Cook County (Story) |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Linda Larkin named executive director of Evanston Chamber of Commerce (Story) |
| Mar 18, 2017 | Aloha Poke brings Hawaiian fare to Evanston (Story) |
| Mar 03, 2017 | After 9 years as clerk, Rodney Greene keeps passion for civic service (Story) |
| Mar 01, 2017 | Police Blotter: Man arrested in connection with domestic battery (Story) |
| Feb 26, 2017 | Police Blotter: Bikes stolen from 2 Evanston homes (Story) |
| Feb 26, 2017 | Local activists urge community to do their part to actively oppose Dakota Access Pipeline (Story) |
| Feb 21, 2017 | Police Blotter: Man charged with misdemeanor battery (Story) |
| Feb 14, 2017 | Police Blotter: More than $300 worth of alcohol stolen from Jewel-Osco (Story) |
| Feb 13, 2017 | Police Blotter: Hubcap stolen from Jewel-Osco parking lot (Story) |
| Feb 08, 2017 | Police Blotter: Wallet stolen at Whole Foods (Story) |
| Feb 07, 2017 | Ninth Ward aldermanic candidate encourages students to engage in local politics (Story) |
| Jan 22, 2017 | Gaspard kicks off mayoral campaign over a month before primary (Story) |
| Jan 17, 2017 | EPL expands popular WiFi program to Evanston schools (Story) |
| Jan 05, 2017 | After decades in the heart of Evanston, Dave’s New Kitchen settles into smaller space (Story) |
| Nov 06, 2016 | Aloha Poke to serve up Hawaiian fare in Evanston starting this winter (Story) |
| Oct 21, 2016 | iGEM panelists discuss reproductive justice with an intersectional lens (Story) |
| Oct 14, 2016 | Oscar winner Gary Rydstrom teaches students about sound in film (Story) |
| Oct 04, 2016 | Evanston Community Foundation aims to expand in 30th year (Story) |