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Evanston Public Library gives away free books around city

October 31, 2019

In an effort to reach local residents, the Evanston Public Library has placed two dozen free book distribution centers around town. Residents can grab free books at various locations, including businesses,...

Evanston bakery Sugar & Spice hires individuals with autism

January 28, 2015

Evanston bakery Sugar & Spice Extraordinary Sweet Treats has partnered with Chicago-area nonprofit Have Dreams, to teach a class for people with autism to gain skills for the workforce. The...

Resource fair for families with special needs links providers, parents

November 9, 2014

Evanston-based companies that offer services for families with special needs gathered Saturday for the city's first Special Needs Family Resource Fair, which allowed for the different organizations to...

Evanston nonprofit, Walgreens open training center for adults with autism

August 2, 2013

Evanston-based nonprofit organization Have Dreams and Walgreens opened a new training facility for adults with autism Wednesday on Dempster Street. Representatives from Have Dreams and Walgreens marked...

Theatre Stands with Autism prepares for cross-spectrum adventure

April 24, 2013

There’s a student theater production going up in Shanley Pavilion next weekend, but it isn’t just for students. For the first time in Northwestern history, an initiative called “Theater Stands...

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