ComEd announced Thursday the launch of a one-time, $10 million Customer Relief Fund to address higher electricity costs this summer. Beginning July 7,| Evanston RoundTable
In January, the Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board approved a plan to cut $13.3 million from its budget after the current school year in an attempt| Evanston RoundTable
Evanston/Skokie School District 65 beat its projected budget deficit by over $12 million, showing significant progress towards financial stability.| Evanston RoundTable
The Analog Jazz Group will perform their final outdoor show of the season on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Custer Oasis, located in front of La Principal Restaurant at 700 Main St. The Analog Jazz Group brings together decades of performance experience through its talented ensemble of musicians: Ed Hoke on […] Analog Jazz Group to perform final outdoor show of the season Sunday, Oct. 5 is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for unbiased, in-depth journalism.| Evanston RoundTable
In January 2025, the Legislature and Governor Pritzker created a new state program, Illinois Gives, that I believe could be transformative for Evanston and those who give. At its core, Illinois Gives is designed to strengthen community foundations across our state by building their endowments. These endowments, in turn, ensure that communities like Evanston have reliable, […] A new way to give back, and get back is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for unbiased, in-d...| Evanston RoundTable
The city’s Reparations Committee has finalized the number of grant recipients for this year, dolling out $25,000 in cash benefits to 45 ancestors and descendants since the start of 2025. The committee approved these latest payouts at its meeting last month. With the additional 45, a total of 137 ancestors and 119 descendants have received […] Reparations Committee finalizes 2025 grant recipients is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for unbiased, in-depth journalism.| Evanston RoundTable
Steel rafters form the skeleton of Northwestern’s new Ryan Field stadium on Central Street. Picturing Evanston: Stadium in the abstract is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for unbiased, in-depth journalism.| Evanston RoundTable
Studio5 is an oasis of excellent music and dance performances in the middle of the mundane Evanston Plaza on the southwest corner of Dempster Street and Dodge Avenue. Northwestern alumni Béa and Steve Rashid launched this venue in September 2015 to support the local dance and music communities. Béa is the dance educator and choreographer who […] Previewing Studio5’s fall concert lineup is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for unbiased, in-depth journalism.| Evanston RoundTable
Evanston Parks and Recreation said Friday that improvements to tennis and pickleball courts at James, Leahy, Ackerman and Mason parks are nearing completion. Substantial completion is scheduled for Oct. 17. At James Park, the project includes converting six tennis courts into 15 new pickleball courts. At Leahy, Ackerman and Mason parks, existing tennis courts are […] Tennis and pickleball court improvements at several parks to wrap up Oct. 17 is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most tru...| Evanston RoundTable
Good Friday morning, Evanston. Here are the latest news and feature stories plus photos from around the city. Latest from Evanston: Your Friday newsletter is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for unbiased, in-depth journalism.| Evanston RoundTable
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations in Evanston continued Wednesday with an evening of drinks and art at Double Clutch Brewing Company, 2121 Ashland Ave. The Evanston Public Library organized the “Brindar y Pintar” (“Paint and Sip”) event. Taking advantage of warm autumn weather, guests made traditional Mexican artwork and played dominoes while enjoying some of Double Clutch’s […] Double Clutch Brewing hosts Mexican artwork night is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trus...| Evanston RoundTable
After years without any active water features due to major leaks, difficult repairs and a lawsuit, the city is officially moving forward on a plan to put the zero-depth fountain back into downtown’s Fountain Square, with a tentative timeline calling for construction to start summer 2026 and end in June 2027. City officials issued a […] City aims to put the fountain back in Fountain Square by June 2027 is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for unbiased, in-depth journ...| Evanston RoundTable
Every Thursday evening, people from multiple faith organizations stand together at three locations in Evanston in protest. Rev. Michael Kirby, senior pastor at Northminster Presbyterian, has been organizing these demonstrations since June. “The protests themselves have been labeled ‘Shine the Light,’ and are intended to concentrate on what we stand for and against, based on the […] Picturing Evanston: Standing for democracy is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source ...| Evanston RoundTable
When Bob Hercules moved to Illinois in 1984, he was in his mid-20s and working as a production assistant on commercials being filmed around Chicago. A year later, Hercules, who lives in Evanston, and two other partners, David Beaton and Bruce Lixey, started the Media Process Group, a production company based in Chicago that’s now […] Evanstonian celebrates film production company’s 40th anniversary is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for unbiased, in-depth jour...| Evanston RoundTable
The city will transform into an artists’ and art lovers’ destination Oct. 4 and 5 as Evanston Made hosts its Big Art Weekend. The weekend includes free events across Evanston for people to visit artists, shop their work and engage with the community. With more than 150 artists and 75 locations participating, there are plenty […] Evanston artists to open doors for Big Art Weekend is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for unbiased, in-depth journalism.| Evanston RoundTable
The Evanston Arts Council is seeking nominations for the 47th annual Mayor’s Awards for the Arts, which recognize and honor artists or arts organizations that have made significant contributions to the arts in Evanston. The awards were established in 1979 by former mayor Jay Lytle. Community members are encouraged to nominate an Evanston artist or […] Evanston Arts Council seeks nominations for the 47th annual Mayor’s Awards for the Arts is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trus...| Evanston RoundTable
Coriolis, a 16-voice a cappella chamber choir, is inviting singers to apply for an open bass/baritone position during the current concert season. The ensemble, which will celebrate its 40th season in 2026-27, presents four concerts annually, with two in December and two in May. Rehearsals are held Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in […] Coriolis chamber choir seeks new bass/baritone for 2025-26 season is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for unbiased, in-depth j...| Evanston RoundTable
Lester Low did it again. The Evanston sophomore became the first golfer in school history to capture back-to-back regional tournament championships at the Class 3A Loyola Academy Regional Wednesday, firing a 3-under-par 67 and leading the Wildkits to a second place finish in the team standings. Low and the entire Wildkit team punched a ticket […] ETHS boys golf: Low leads Wildkit golfers to sectional berth is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for unbiased, in-depth jo...| Evanston RoundTable
Early-morning yoga at Ahimsa Yoga Studio on Dempster Street near Chicago Avenue “sets the tone for anything that comes at you,” said Bridgett Piacenti (on the floor at right), who conducts the sessions on Wednesday and Friday mornings. They are practicing Ashtanga, a form of yoga that originated in India. “You can’t compare it to […] At This Time: To start the day is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for unbiased, in-depth journalism.| Evanston RoundTable
As the CARP Implementation Task Force works on clearly reporting how much progress the city has made on the Climate Action and Resilience Plan, its members are looking to the future and planning some homework. The city has been preparing a presentation of the progress made through CARP, especially the goals it’s supposed to meet […] CARP Task Force looks to report progress to City Council in June 2026 is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for unbiased, in-depth journ...| Evanston RoundTable
… Hey, kids! A totally cool tool gives you a chance to display your creativity all over town — on a garbage, uh, recycling, truck no less. Even though America Recycles Day isn’t until Nov. 15, the city and District 65 are way down the road with their Recycling Truck Design Competition. Middle schoolers can […] The Traffic Guy 2.0 hears … is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for unbiased, in-depth journalism.| Evanston RoundTable
Good Thursday morning, Evanston. Here are the latest news and feature stories plus photos from around the city. Latest from Evanston: Your Thursday newsletter is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for unbiased, in-depth journalism.| Evanston RoundTable
Parents in Evanston organize against school closures, citing lack of transparency, financial concerns, and impact on students in north side schools.| Evanston RoundTable
Evanston/Skokie School District 65 released a statement Friday afternoon after a presentation slide was leaked that included a list of possible school| Evanston RoundTable
The Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board met Monday night for more than four hours to discuss school closure criteria, test scores and deferred| Evanston RoundTable
A timeline for upcoming District 65 school board meetings on budget cuts and possible school closures, as presented on Aug. 4. This fall, there’s a chance| Evanston RoundTable
Evanston/Skokie District 65's SDRP subcommittees unveil criteria for school closures, focusing on geography and equity.| Evanston RoundTable
Help shape the future of District 65 — join a committee! The district is seeking solutions-oriented individuals to serve on one of three committees| Evanston RoundTable
The Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board took a key step Monday night in its effort to fix a budget crisis that has left the district with budget| Evanston RoundTable
The Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board unanimously voted Monday evening to approve a $188 million final budget for fiscal year 2026, which comes| Evanston RoundTable
The District 65 school board is considering seven different school closure scenarios, which would result in the discontinuation of the two-way immersion program at Willard Elementary school, in order to cut $10-15 million from its budget by the 2027 fiscal year.| Evanston RoundTable
605 Davis currently provides $21,450 in tax revenue for Cook County, a portion of which the City of Evanston retains. It does not create any jobs, house| Evanston RoundTable
Running back Sean Hopson (28) after a 76-yard touchdown run in the team's season opening win over Niles North on Aug. 29. Although the Kits were shut out| Evanston RoundTable
When I moved to Evanston in 1967—58 years ago—there was an empty lot in downtown Evanston next to a bank drive-in that consumed 85 feet of public| Evanston RoundTable
The affordability crisis in Evanston is serious and deepening. Housing costs continue to climb, property taxes are rising, businesses are struggling,| Evanston RoundTable
Evanston Grows faces opposition from Parks and Recreation Board members regarding the use of Ingraham Park for an urban farm. Limited green space and existing programming are concerns.| Evanston RoundTable
The percentage of District 65 students who met expectations in English Language Arts (ELA) jumped by 8.4 percentage points on the 2024 Illinois Assessment| Evanston RoundTable
While many Evanstonians don't know how their food is grown, The Talking Farm, an urban farm in neighboring Skokie, is trying to change that.| Evanston RoundTable
After reading the RoundTable’s recent article about the challenges of finding a site for the urban farm that was voted on through participatory budgeting,| Evanston RoundTable
Village objects to Northwestern using Isabella Avenue for vehicles working on softball stadium construction.| Evanston RoundTable
Rendering shows a northwest-facing view of the new Kirkpatrick Stadium planned for Northwestern's softball team. Town and gown officials shared| Evanston RoundTable
Jean Marvo Perry, beloved wife, mother, teacher and friend, passed away peacefully on Sept. 16, 2025, in Lawrenceville, Georgia, at the age of 86. Born on| Evanston RoundTable
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Emma Richman is a summer reporting intern covering local news. She is a rising junior at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism majoring in Journalism and International Studies. She has previously reported for The Daily Northwestern and the Medill News Service covering politics, immigration and local activism. She can be reached at emma@evanstonroundtable.com for questions, comments, and tips.| Evanston RoundTable
A Flock camera on the south side of Emerson Street, east of McCormick Boulevard, is seen on Sept. 24 covered up by black plastic secured with tape to the| Evanston RoundTable
The City of Evanston has shut down its network of automated license plate readers and will end its contract with vendor Flock Safety early after a state audit found the company was illegally sharing Illinois data with federal agencies.| Evanston RoundTable
Logs of vehicles detected by the city's network of automated license plate readers would be significantly shortened under a legislative referral filed| Evanston RoundTable
Evanston Police Department restricts access to ALPRs, complying with state law on immigration-related searches. Flock Safety cameras are still in use.| Evanston RoundTable
An automated license plate reader (on black pole) in Evanston just east of the North Shore Channel. The camera looks east along Oakton Street. The| Evanston RoundTable
Private surveillance vendor Flock Safety reinstalled all of its stationary license plate cameras in Evanston that had previously been removed, apparently| Evanston RoundTable
