Dec 29, 2024 · Editor’s note: Reginald Gibbons — a renowned poet, literary critic and Northwestern University professor — wrote the following poem for the RoundTable

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Please join us for Interfaith Action of Evanston’s Walk for Warmth on Martin Luther King Day, Monday January 20th, starting with a short program at 11 a.m. inside First United Methodist Church, 516 Church St. in Evanston. Walking together, we are a physical embodiment of Dr. King’s vision of the beloved community. His commitment to service is reflected in the route we take past the many ...

Dec 18, 2024 · Christmas came early for the kids at Family Focus, who got special gifts on Wednesday courtesy of Santa and his elves — played by the Northwestern men’s basketball team. The event was hosted by Santa for a Day, a Chicago area nonprofit that helps kids from underserved communities get their Christmas wishes fulfilled. This year, its goal is to reach 8,000 children across eight cities ...

Oct 16, 2024 · The 2024 general election will be held nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and Evanston voters will have a long ballot of candidates and races to sift through. Beyond the presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, there are 26 seats up for election with 41 candidates on the ballot, plus 76 judicial retention elections and three statewide advisory ...

Feb 1, 2021 · After months of confusion and questions about the process, timeline, content and other aspects of Envision Evanston 2045, the city’s Land Use Commission settled on two key priorities for the project’s proposed zoning changes Wednesday night: finding common ground and getting concrete input from residents on which changes they find acceptable and which go beyond their comfort zone. In front ...

Dec 23, 2024 · One way to give thanks for your community and loved ones is to give back by volunteering, writes Les Jacobson. There are many volunteer opportunities in Evanston, including supporting Interfaith Action’s overnight shelter program. The annual Walk for Warmth to raise funds for the shelter is coming up next month on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (Above, marchers in January 2023.) Credit: Richard ...

Anthony Swanson just missed bringing home a state medal from the Illinois High School Association state bowling finals last year. He doesn’t plan to come home without one again. The Evanston sophomore punched a ticket…

Dec 18, 2024 · Santa Claus pulls into the Davis Street Station aboard the CTA Holiday Train. The decked-out six-car L train — with an open flatcar for Santa and his

Hailed as “one of America’s great modern-day baritones” (OperaWire), Nathan Gunn has captivated audiences across the globe with his extraordinary talent and commanding presence. His celebrated career includes starring roles such as Billy Bigelow in the New York Philharmonic’s acclaimed concert production of Carousel at Lincoln Center, alongside Broadway icons Kelli O’Hara and Jessie ...