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Historian emphasizes human history in NU takeover presentation

January 20, 2020

Historian Jenny Thompson emphasized the human side of history during her Monday book presentation about the Northwestern University Bursar’s Office Takeover at the Evanston History Center. Thompson,...

Pritzker announces $23.5 billion multi-year road and bridge plan as part of Rebuild Illinois

October 28, 2019

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Oct. 21 that the government intends to dedicate $23.5 billion over the next five years to improving the state’s network of roads and bridges, including $5.5 million for pavement...

Evanston History Center receives grant for Dawes House renovations

January 12, 2018

The Evanston History Center will be able to hire an architect for the final phase of its Charles Gates Dawes House renovations with a recent $2,500 grant from Landmarks Illinois. The $2,500 grant required...

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