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Angiolillo: On the power of showing up

June 8, 2026

Like many college students, I am not a morning person. My brain doesn’t usually function before 1 p.m., or at least until I’ve had some caffeine. During my time at Northwestern, though, there was one...

Evanston School Children’s Clothing Association returns to in-person orders for new school year

September 22, 2022

Evanston School Children’s Clothing Association is returning to its pre-pandemic format this school year: Students and families can again go to the organization’s clothing center to pick out their...

In Focus: As Evanston braces for its first ward redistricting in nearly two decades, residents say changing demographics speak to a lack of affordable housing

June 10, 2022

Growing up in Evanston’s 2nd Ward, Darlene Cannon lived in a mostly Black neighborhood. Since she was born in Evanston more than five decades ago, she has lived within the same four-block radius....

Youth Organizations Umbrella expands to three additional schools

April 9, 2015

Youth Organizations Umbrella, a youth development agency that runs after-school academic enrichment programs in eight Evanston/Skokie schools, has expanded to three new sites in the region. Y.O.U....

Evanston elementary schools participate in International Walk to School Day

October 3, 2012

Evanston/Skokie District 65 elementary school students skipped the bus in favor of walking on Wednesday as part of International Walk to School Day. Every D65 elementary school was registered to participate,...

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