“Cutting-edge,” “dynamic” and “contemporary” are not generally words associated with Evanston’s art scene, said Lisa Degliantoni, the executive director of Evanston Made. She said outsiders...

Evanston artist Ben Blount draws upon many sources of inspiration for his work. Sometimes he’ll get an idea for a piece from a post on Facebook. Other times from discussions with friends. On a Martin...

Over a thousand people crowded into the intersection at Oak Avenue and University Place on Sunday to celebrate Oktoberfest by drinking beer and viewing Evanston’s first Maker’s Market, among other...