A&E The origin story of “Now Is Podcast” is simple: “I like projects, and I don’t have any children,” host Ben Remsen said. “It seemed like a fun thing to do.” Remsen, the adult services...

Evanston Public Library has organized free tours for library patrons at Temperance Beer Co., a local microbrewery, and FEW Spirits, a local distillery. Ben Remsen, EPL's adult service librarian and...