When I was 8 years old, my parents enrolled me in ballet. It didn’t last long. Ronds de jambe and pliés didn’t phase me, and neither did the choreography. It was the last 10 minutes of class — the...

From ripped jeans to gelato machines, Evanston Repair Cafe allowed volunteers Saturday to give damaged items a second life and teach residents the environmental value of repair. The free event, hosted...