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Syd Stone

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.

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Evanston Organizes: Officer and Gentlemen Academy rallies community around youth

Evanston Organizes: Officer and Gentlemen Academy rallies community around youth

March 8, 2019
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. A former ETHS employee was charged Tuesday with sexually assaulting a student.

Former ETHS staff member charged with sexually assaulting student

February 12, 2019
Gabriel Corona has been found in Chicago, police say.

Northwestern student Gabriel Corona found in ‘good physical condition,’ police say

February 2, 2019
Evanston police seek help finding missing Northwestern student Gabriel Corona

Evanston police seek help finding missing Northwestern student Gabriel Corona

January 30, 2019
J.B. Pritzker speaks at an event. Pritzker defeated Gov. Bruce Rauner in the gubernatorial race Tuesday.

Know your ballot: A guide to the 2018 midterm elections

August 23, 2018
Kumar Jensen.

Evanston sustainability coordinator named to 2018 GreenBiz ‘30 Under 30’ list

June 7, 2018
Diners order gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches at Cheesies Pub & Grub. The restaurant announced it will close for good after midnight Friday due to rent increases.

Cheesie’s to close Evanston location

June 6, 2018
An Evanston Police Department squad car. EPD reported that 16 people were taken to the hospital on Dillo Day this year.

Police: hospital transports slightly up, citations down on Dillo Day

June 5, 2018

Evanston residents to rally in Fountain Square for national gun violence awareness efforts

June 1, 2018
Gov. Bruce Rauner declares victory on election night in 2014. Rauner said he will approve the state’s budget that passed the Illinois House on Thursday by a 97-18 vote.

Illinois lawmakers pass state budget, Rauner set for approval

June 1, 2018
A Pace bus passes under the CTA Purple Line. CTA and Pace shared a draft proposal of the bus route changes Wednesday.

CTA, Pace share draft proposal of bus route changes

May 31, 2018
The capitol building in Springfield, Illinois. Illinois became the 37th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution on Wednesday.

Illinois House approves Equal Rights Amendment

May 31, 2018
Art of Health spa, 1638 Orrington Ave. A man was found guilty of sexual abuse last week in a case stemming from a 2016 incident at the spa.

Chicago man found guilty of sexually abusing woman at Evanston spa in 2016

May 30, 2018
Ananya Agrawal.

EPD investigating Weinberg senior Ananya Agrawal’s death as suicide, official ruling may take weeks

May 29, 2018
Evanston Hospital, 2650 Ridge Ave. A Northwestern student was taken to the hospital Monday afternoon after sustaining “significant” injuries from an incident at the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house, Evanston police Cmdr. Ryan Glew said.

Northwestern student in medically induced coma at Evanston Hospital following incident at Pi Kappa Alpha house

May 28, 2018
Kenneth Lewis.

New charges filed against ex-priest accused of sexually assaulting boy in Evanston hotel

May 25, 2018
Evanston police Cmdr. Ryan Glew speaks at the media station at the Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston parking lot on March 14. The couple that was targeted in the Evanston swatting incident was also linked to a call regarding a fake incident in Chicago the same day.

On day of Northwestern swatting hoax, calls to Evanston, Chicago police targeted same couple

May 24, 2018
The Donald P. Jacobs Center, 2001 Sheridan Rd. Construction on the Jacobs Center could begin next summer at the earliest.

Jacobs Center to house social sciences; construction could begin summer 2019

May 22, 2018
An Evanston Police Department squad car. EPD will participate in the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign from May 18-29.

EPD showing ‘zero tolerance’ for seat belt violations

May 22, 2018
Kenneth Lewis.

EPD charges Colorado resident with sexual assault of boy in Evanston hotel in 2001

May 21, 2018
Two men shot in south Evanston; incident under investigation

Two men shot in south Evanston; incident under investigation

May 18, 2018
J.B. Pritzker speaks at an event. The billionaire businessman urged Gov. Bruce Rauner to support the Equal Rights Amendment.

Evanston residents advocate for ratification of ERA in Illinois

May 17, 2018
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) (middle), Steve Hagerty (left) and Ramakant Kharel (right) cut a ribbon at Red Hot Chilli Pepper, 500 Davis St. At the ceremony, guests were served a buffet lunch and watched a dance performance by Northwestern Bhangra.

Red Hot Chilli Pepper hosts ribbon cutting ceremony

May 15, 2018
J.B. Pritzker and state Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston). Biss announced Monday he is formally endorsing Pritzker for governor.

Biss endorses former opponent Pritzker for governor

May 14, 2018
Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) attends a city meeting. Braithwaite chairs the city’s Alternatives to Arrest committee that recommended the council discuss an ordinance requiring the city to expunge law enforcement records for juveniles.

Aldermen to consider ordinance to expunge juvenile criminal records

May 13, 2018
Communication junior Danielle Dougé speaks at a press conference Wednesday. Students from Black Lives Matter NU, the Latinx Asian American Collective and Students Organizing for Labor Rights discussed the list of demands they released last week.

At news conference, student activists discuss demands delivered to administrators

May 10, 2018
Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks at an event. Rauner received approval Monday for a state Medicaid waiver.

Rauner wins Medicaid flexibility from federal government

May 9, 2018
Medical examiner rules Kenzie Krogh’s death a suicide

Medical examiner rules Kenzie Krogh’s death a suicide

May 9, 2018
Evanston Police Department cars sit parked. Evanston’s fleet operations unit was ranked 83rd in North America and includes police and utility vehicles.

City’s fleet operations unit named 1 of 100 best fleets in North America

May 6, 2018
The corner of Church Street and Orrington Avenue in downtown Evanston. The city is beginning an asphalt pavement patching program that includes about 150 locations and will last four weeks.

City begins asphalt pavement patching program

May 6, 2018
An Evanston Police Department squad car. EPD announced Tuesday the results of its Drop it and Drive campaign.

EPD announces results of Drop it and Drive campaign

May 2, 2018
Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) listens at a council meeting. He said the proposed program could create more balance in the city’s residential market and help break a cycle of replacing small houses with bigger developments.

Aldermen refer small-lot discussion to Planning and Development Committee

May 2, 2018

Evanston Rotary to partner with city, NU for tree planting project

May 1, 2018
Chris Canning, a member of the Pace Suburban Bus board of directors, addresses attendees at last Tuesday’s public hearing in Evanston. Aldermen will vote Monday on a resolution recommending that the proposed route changes be delayed to modify the service to address all Evanston residents’ needs.

Aldermen to discuss bus route changes, priority-based budgeting at council meeting

April 29, 2018
A volunteer walks a dog at the Evanston Animal Shelter, 2310 Oakton St. The Evanston Animal Shelter Association raised $60,000 at its third annual Tails in Bloom Gala.

Evanston Animal Shelter Association raises $60,000 at annual gala

April 29, 2018
Community members stand on the corner of Ridge Avenue and Church Street at the Evanston/North Shore YWCA. They joined more than 10,000 people on the North Shore to participate in the YWCA’s annual Stand Against Racism event.

Community members participate in YWCA Stand Against Racism

April 29, 2018
Al Lerner.

EFD shift chief announces retirement

April 27, 2018

Blotter: Des Plaines man charged with attempt to disarm police officer, aggravated resisting police

April 27, 2018
City manager Wally Bobkiewicz speaks at a city meeting. Bobkiewicz said Evanston is conducting “base-level” research into a municipal ID program.

City conducting ‘base-level’ research on municipal ID program

April 27, 2018
Gov. Bruce Rauner declares victory on election night in 2014. Rauner called Conservative Party challenger Sam McCann a “political opportunist” after McCann declared his candidacy Thursday.

Illinois state senator joins gubernatorial race, garners mixed reactions

April 23, 2018
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) speaks at a city meeting. Rainey has asked that City Council consider the necessity for bike lanes on Dodge Avenue between Howard Street and Kirk Street at Monday’s City Council meeting.

Aldermen to reconsider Dodge Avenue bike lanes at City Council

April 22, 2018
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) speaks at an event. The Senate approved a resolution to allow senators to bring children under the age of one onto the Senate floor.

U.S. Senate approves resolution allowing Duckworth to bring baby onto Senate floor

April 18, 2018
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) speaks at an event. Durbin questioned the chief of the National Guard on Tuesday about the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

Durbin questions national guard chief on troop deployment to border

April 17, 2018
Maggie Blinn DiNovi.

New CEO of local youth development organization aims to deepen district partnerships

April 16, 2018

Vendor fair for Robert Crown Center to be held in May

April 16, 2018
Gov. Bruce Rauner declares victory on election night in 2014. Rauner left Friday for a trip to Europe focused on jobs.

Rauner heads to Europe on jobs mission

April 15, 2018
Tamar Manasseh speaks at the Unitarian Church of Evanston. Manasseh spoke about building communities and combating violence.

Tamar Manasseh talks building community, combating violence

April 13, 2018
An Evanston Police Department squad car. EPD announced Wednesday that it would use a new software to allow citizens to upload video footage of police interactions.

EPD introduces public safety portal to aid investigations

April 12, 2018
Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) speak at an event. Duckworth became the first senator to give birth while in office.

Duckworth becomes first sitting U.S. Senator to give birth

April 9, 2018
Harley Clarke mansion, 2603 Sheridan Rd. Aldermen will vote on a lease agreement with Evanston Lakehouse and Gardens for the mansion Monday night.

Aldermen to vote on Harley Clarke lease, consider taxicab ordinance

April 9, 2018
The Work Ethic Program’s second cohort. WE Program welcomed seven new juniors and five new seniors from Evanston Township High School on March 22.

Evanston Work Ethic Program includes seniors in second student cohort

April 6, 2018
Evanston deputy police chief Jay Parrott speaks at a special 3rd Ward meeting in 2016. Parrott was appointed as Lincolnwood chief of police Tuesday night and will begin on April 30.

EPD deputy chief appointed as Lincolnwood chief of police

April 4, 2018
Indivisible Evanston volunteers at the Davis Street CTA station. Volunteers helped with voter registration at the March for Our Lives in downtown Chicago.

Evanston, North Shore residents protest gun violence at March For Our Lives

April 3, 2018
Rebecca Parmet

Evanston Community Foundation names Rebecca Parmet as new development officer

March 26, 2018
7-Eleven, 817 Emerson St. The convenience store has temporarily closed in preparation for construction of a nine-story, 242-unit residential building, which will include space for 7-Eleven to reopen on the ground floor.

Emerson Street 7-Eleven temporarily closes for development of residential building

December 4, 2017
In Focus: Over a year after University Commons reveal, administrators struggle to find funding

In Focus: Over a year after University Commons reveal, administrators struggle to find funding

November 10, 2017
Patisserie Coralie, 600 Davis St. The owner of the cafe, Pascal Berthoumieux, plans to revamp his other restaurant by the end of the month.

New breakfast concept to replace Creperie Saint Germain

October 10, 2017
The 1700 block of Sherman Avenue. Local businesses have been affected by the Cook County soda tax, which is to be repealed by Dec. 1.

Cook County likely to repeal controversial soda tax

October 9, 2017
Deering Library, 1937 Sheridan Rd. The University has begun fundraising for a renovation of Deering that will cost between $60 million and 70 million.

University begins fundraising for Deering Library renovation

October 3, 2017
The Park Evanston apartments, 1630 Chicago Ave. The owner of the building is looking to sell and renovate the apartments.

Park Evanston building up for sale, could raise rents

September 27, 2017

Men’s Swimming: Alec Hayden returns to Northwestern as assistant coach

September 21, 2017
Northwestern students Akshay Rao and Nick Holterman paint raised garden beds while on a job with Local. Local was created to connect Evanston homeowners who need odd jobs done with Northwestern students looking for work.

McCormick senior creates company to connect NU students with local jobs

September 21, 2017
A screen capture of Niteskool’s 1986 music video for “Next to You.” Bienen Sophomore Erica Bank said she wanted to revive the music production club in order to enhance her education.

Bienen student aims to revive award-winning music video production group

September 20, 2017
Aziz Ansari and Lena Waithe in the Trophy Room at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017.

NU, ETHS alumnae make history at 69th Emmys

September 18, 2017
Ovo Frito Cafe is located in a relatively nondescript storefront on Maple Avenue. The cafe opened last month, hoping to expand Evanstons brunch options.

Brunch spot Ovo Frito Cafe opens on Maple Avenue

August 4, 2017
Sandwiches and cookies sit on a table outside the Evanston History Center. Evanston residents sampled food from numerous local restaurants at the Taste of Evanston event on Sunday.

Taste of Evanston festival attracts local foodies, gives back to community

July 10, 2017
Kabul Houses new Evanston location, 2424 Dempster St. The new space, which opens Saturday night, will seat 120 people and feature an outdoor patio, private dining room and a tea lounge.

Kabul House to open Evanston location Saturday

June 3, 2017
The future location of Amanecer Breakfast Tacos, 512 Main St. Amanecer co-founder Ana Vela said she hopes to open the new shop by early August.

Amanecer Breakfast Tacos looks to expand into permanent storefront

May 24, 2017
Jorge Mújica speaks on the panel. Mújica said that policies affecting immigrants are “pretty much exactly” the same as they were four years ago.

Community activists stress immigrant rights as local issue

May 24, 2017

Kumar Jensen appointed as city’s sustainability coordinator

May 24, 2017
A Target store. Target has signed a lease for a store in downtown Evanston that is projected to open in March 2018.

Target announces plans to open store in downtown Evanston

May 18, 2017
A man speaks at Evanston Public Library’s board meeting Wednesday. Members of the library’s board defended their commitment to diversity and inclusion at the meeting.

EPL board reiterates commitment to diversity, declines to discuss Williams’ suspension

May 18, 2017
The pond in Dawes Park. Evanston is competing with three other U.S. cities in its category for the 2017 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in park and recreation management.

Evanston named finalist for prestigious park award

May 16, 2017
Two parked Evanston police cars. The Evanston Police Department kicked off a “Click It or Ticket” campaign Monday to encourage the use of seatbelts.

EPD begins ‘zero-tolerance’ campaign to encourage seatbelt use

May 16, 2017
The proposed statue design unveiled last week by members of the Evanston Arts Council. The statue would honor and acknowledge the legacies of local women leaders.

Arts Council members introduce statue to honor Evanston women

May 15, 2017
Gov. Bruce Rauner at an event in 2015. Rauner has pledged to veto a bill that would allow state funding to cover abortions and expand protections for the procedure.

State Senate passes bill allowing state funding for abortions

May 11, 2017
Executive director of Interfaith Action Susan Murphy and the Rev. Betty Landis update commission members on Evanston’s emergency overnight shelter. The shelter opened its doors on 25 particularly cold nights during the winter.

Housing commission praises homeless shelter efforts, hears from new affordable housing coalition

May 10, 2017
District 202 school board vice president Monique Parsons speaks at a meeting. Parsons said Monday night that ETHS’ Alternative School gives students the opportunity to make lasting connections with their teachers.

ETHS board lauds Alternative School for providing students a ‘safe space’

May 8, 2017
Founder and executive director of Curt’s Café Susan Trieschmann stands outside her Central Street location. Trieschmann was one of five Oakton Community College graduates who received the Distinguished Alumni award on Wednesday for their professional and community achievements.

Defying expectations: Curt’s Café owner honored with award

May 4, 2017

Blotter: Man charged with domestic battery

May 4, 2017
School board members Anya Tanyavutti (left) and Suni Kartha (right) at a District 65 board meeting. The school board Monday night elected Kartha and Tanyavutti as president and vice president.

District 65 board elects new president, vice president

May 2, 2017
Divvy bikes parked at the Northwestern University Library station. As of March 2017, 13,166 bike trips have been started from Evanston since the installation of the original 10 locations in July, Evanston’s transportation and mobility coordinator Katie Knapp said.

Council approves new Divvy station, city will launch membership subsidy program

April 26, 2017
Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) attends a council meeting. Fiske has previously opposed construction of 831 Emerson, saying that she would rather preserve smaller communities.

Progress remains stalled on 831 Emerson development

April 25, 2017
Blaze Pizza, 1737 Sherman Ave. Blaze co-founder Elise Wetzel (Weinberg ’87, Kellogg ’92) said she thought of the concept while eating at a Chipotle in Pasadena, California.

Northwestern alumna blazes across country

April 21, 2017
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks to a crowd at Indivisible Evanston’s kickoff event Wednesday. Schakowsky said she has noticed an uptick in activism groups since the election of Republican President Donald Trump.

Local representatives encourage political engagement in residents

April 20, 2017
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks in Springfield on Aug. 17. Rauner on Friday pledged to oppose legislation that would allow the state to cover abortions for its employees.

Rauner threatens to veto bill allowing state funding for abortions

April 16, 2017
Bistro Bordeaux, 618 Church St. On Sunday, the restaurant will close after seven years of bringing French culture and cuisine to downtown Evanston.

Bistro Bordeaux to close after 7 years in Evanston

April 13, 2017
North Shore Cider Company, 707 Howard St. The cidery, which opened Feb. 23, offers free tastings and allows customers to fill up growlers of cider to go.

City’s first cidery prioritizes local ingredients, business

April 12, 2017

Blotter: $200 worth of frozen seafood stolen from freezer

April 9, 2017
A sign outside Upstairs Cafe at Central Street Metra. In early May, the owners of Upstairs Cafe will have to vacate the property after failing to reach an agreement with Union Pacific railroad.

Long-time Upstairs Cafe to close later this month

April 7, 2017

Blotter: Woman charged with battery

April 7, 2017
Nichols Middle School Principal Adrian Harries talks with two students in the Officer and Gentlemen Academy about the business plans they created. The students learned about business and entrepreneurship as a part of their weekly class Wednesday.

EPD partners with District 65 for student mentorship program

April 6, 2017

Blotter: Domestic battery call yields gun, drug arrests

April 6, 2017
A Northwestern student casts his ballot at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center in 2014. Suburban Cook County voters set a record for early votes during this years consolidated election.

Cook County sees record number of early voters

April 2, 2017
Shops and businesses lined up along downtown Evanston. The city welcomed 86 new businesses last year, of which 41 percent were food establishments.

Evanston sees significant uptick in new businesses, many food establishments

March 31, 2017
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) (left). Candidate for 8th Ward alderman Rob Bady (right).

Bady, Rainey focus on affordable housing, economic development in 8th Ward

March 31, 2017

Blotter: More than $600 worth of items stolen from parked car

March 28, 2017

Evanston Civic Center sees most ballots during first week of early voting in Cook County

March 27, 2017

Linda Larkin named executive director of Evanston Chamber of Commerce

March 23, 2017

Aloha Poke brings Hawaiian fare to Evanston

March 18, 2017
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