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WEBSeven years ago an explosion in Evanston’s southwest Ninth Ward rocked the homes of some nearby residents. Highly flammable and combustible materials were densely packed behind the…. The Evanston RoundTable is the leading source of news on government, schools, the arts, culture and social justice in Evanston, Illinois.
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WEBOrrington Avenue facility needs more than $18 million in repairs. Evanston Public Library trustees on Wednesday directed library Executive Director Yolande Wilburn to negotiate an agreement with the city for renovating the main branch at 1703 Orrington Ave. According to a recent report, the building is in need of major repairs amounting to more ...
After 3 shootings, Evanston neighbors gather to pray and heal
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Residents gather Thursday near the intersection of Dempster Street and Dodge Avenue. Credit: Richard Cahan More than 60 Evanston residents filled the parking lot of a convenience store at Dempster Street and Dodge Avenue on Thursday to talk about three nearby shootings this week.. On Monday night, Aug. 5, two Evanston men were shot on the 1700 bock of Dempster, about one block east.
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WEBMeals on Wheels faces financial turmoil as executive director departs. Evanston-based nonprofit Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois is facing a severe financial crisis, and the meal delivery organization’s longtime leader has left under a cloud, multiple sources, all insisting on anonymity, have told the RoundTable.
Restorative housing: What to know about the application process
WEBSep 20, 2021 · How the program works. The City’s Local Reparations Restorative Housing Program is the first initiative in the City’s $10 million commitment – 4% of the total ($400,000) is being earmarked for housing. Applicants who are deemed eligible and selected may receive up to $25,000 in funds to purchase a home, remodel a home or …
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WEBLatest News. Latest news from Evanston: Your Friday daily digest September 20th, 2024; EPL trustees pushed for $10.5 million main library renovation 6 years ago September 20th, 2024; Photos: More than a quarter century of wheelchair washes September 20th, 2024; Meals on Wheels faces financial turmoil as executive director departs September 19th, 2024; Evanston tennis players sound off on ...
Downtown Evanston movie theater finally reopens
WEBNov 9, 2022 · Downtown Evanston movie theater finally reopens. by Richard Cahan November 9th, 2022. Emm and Gerry Hubbarth watch as the big screen comes to life. Credit: Richard Cahan. The AMC Evanston 12 opened Wednesday, replacing the Century 12 Evanston/CinéArts 6, which went dark during the first days of the pandemic. Cinemark, the former operator ...
Library launches community listening series - Evanston RoundTable
WEBSeptember 8th, 2021. The Evanston Public Library is beginning a 10-session listening and sharing series to engage the communities it serves, build community relationships and advance its equity, diversity and inclusion efforts. These video conference sessions are open to public participation and planned throughout the final four months of 2021.
How Evanston faith communities are embracing reparations
WEBOct 31, 2021 · by Debbie-Marie Brown October 31st, 2021. Evanston’s interfaith community was among the first groups in the city to speak out in favor of reparations and to offer tangible support. With the city’s program now getting underway, five Evanston churches convened a three-part conference series during the fall with the aim of reinforcing why ...