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WEBThe number grew to 737 in 1900.…. The Fifth Ward of Evanston, the historic heart of the Black community in the west-central part of the City dating to the days of redlining, has not…. The Evanston RoundTable is the leading source of news on government, schools, the arts, culture and social justice in Evanston, Illinois.
Events from September 25 – October 1 – Evanston RoundTable
WEBNoon concert featuring classical guitarist, Brad Conroy. St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 1509 Ridge 1509 Ridge, Evanston, United States. Join us on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 12 PM (Noon) for a concert featuring classical guitarist, Brad Conroy. The concert is free and open to the public, and an offering will be collected with 50% going to the ...
City News - Evanston RoundTable
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 ...
Fonda Cantina brings sophisticated Mexican dining to downtown …
WEBFeb 13, 2023 · If a trip to sunny Ixtapa isn’t in the cards this winter, a visit to Fonda Cantina, with its vibrantly hued interior, warm spices and earthy flavors, just might provide a much-needed serotonin boost. Fonda Cantina, 1735 Benson Ave. Reservations accepted online or call 224-714-2866. Open from 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, closed Monday and ...
Registration open for North Shore Century bike ride
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Sponsored by the Evanston Bicycle Club (EBC), this year’s ride will take place on Sunday, Sept. 15. Riders may register by going to the North Shore Century website. The registration fee is $40 until Sept. 1, $50 from Sept. 2 to Sept. 14 and $60 on the day of the ride if capacity is available. Cyclists can choose which route to …
Picturing Evanston: Custer Oasis - Evanston RoundTable
WEBMar 24, 2024 · Joerg Metzner is the creator and photographer behind "Picturing Evanston" (picturing-evanston.com), a community oriented project that grew from his professional photography practice at joerg-metzner.com.... More by Joerg Metzner. The RoundTable will try to post comments within a few hours, but there may be a longer delay at times.
Local teen activist tackles lack of diversity in golf
WEBMay 19, 2022 · Olivia Ohlson Credit: Diversify Golf Instagram account. Fourteen-year-old Olivia Ohlson is always ready for a challenge. While balancing school, sports, clubs, making hygiene kits, raising money for breast cancer research and winning the Future of Evanston service award, Ohlson has launched another endeavor …
At This Time: Pipeline people - Evanston RoundTable
WEBAug 29, 2024 · At This Time: Pipeline people. Wednesday at 4:20 p.m. August 29th, 2024. “Engineering and construction is definitely a team sport,” said Evanston City Engineer Lara Biggs (second from right). She and other city employees overseeing the construction of Evanston’s new water intake pipeline paused on the Lincoln Street Beach in front of the ...
At This Time: While you were sleeping - Evanston RoundTable
WEBJun 20, 2024 · The $47 million construction work, which began in March 2023, is under contract to be completed this winter. “It’s an exciting, once-in-a-lifetime project,” said Paul Moyano, Evanston senior project manager. “We are putting pipe in the lake and building a 35-foot deep concrete structure where the intake pipe connects to our plant.
Taming the beast: The Intricacies of Recycling in Evanston
WEBJun 21, 2022 · In 2021, Evanston residents kept almost 1,000 pounds of recyclable items per household from going into landfills, Seibert added. SWANCC coordinates the upcoming annual Evanston Recycles Collection Event on July 9, 2022, where residents can bring a variety of electronics, paper for shredding and old medications for disposal.