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New Evanston Animal Shelter location opens on Oakton

New Evanston Animal Shelter location opens on Oakton

Susannah Keller, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

Evanston Animal Shelter’s new location opened earlier this October at 2310 Oakton St. Its programs offer unique and helpful opportunities to people and animals in need. The process for opening the...

Seniors Warren Liddell, Ellis Thomas,
and Tobi Odufuwa

Annual Zombie Scramble brings thrills, community spirit

Keira Beaudoin, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

On October 19, 2024, the City of Evanston held the ninth annual Zombie Scramble. Participants 8 and up walked and ran along a course through the Ladd Arboretum, Butler Park and Twiggs Park filled with...

Animal Records Opens in Downtown Evanston

Animal Records Opens in Downtown Evanston

Natalie Weinert, Assistant News Editor November 1, 2024

On September 30, Animal Records opened at 624 Grove Street in downtown Evanston. The owner, Greg Allen, is still making finishing touches to the space. A few weeks ago, he painted the record store’s...

Main Street Fall Fest debuts in Evanston

Eloise Straussman, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

This year, a new festival has been welcomed to Evanston. The Main Street Fall Fest, organized by the Evanston Lighthouse Rotary and the Main-Dempster Mile, spans across the 500 and 700 blocks of Main Street,...

Proposed budget for 2025 highlights Evanston challenges, initiatives

Proposed budget for 2025 highlights Evanston challenges, initiatives

Ingrid Ubersox, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

2025 is right around the corner, and along with the new year, there is a new City of Evanston budget that was proposed by the city manager, Luke Stowe. This new budget will be implemented to support...

Celtic Knot’s new location on Central.

Beloved Celtic Knot discovers new life on Central Street

Isabelle Thomson, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

The closing of the Celtic Knot Public House on Church Street in April 2023 left many Evanston residents with heavy hearts. For 18 years, the pub, owned by Liz and Patrick Breslin, had been a cherished...

Presenter Christina Woods speaks to students.

ETHS celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day with seminars, learning spaces

Izabella Paracuelles and Sophia Siddiqui November 1, 2024

On Monday, October 14th, ETHS celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day. The last Monday in September has been designated Indigenous People’s Day by the state of Illinois since 2017. Though Illinois still recognizes...

D202 School Board meeting unveils new courses, upcoming events

Lara Friedman, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

District 202’s School Board meeting on Monday, October 14th discussed a number of exciting new initiatives including the renovation of the Arts and Innovation Wing and the reveal of the official land...

Indigenous Peoples’ Day powwow highlights culture, progress

Charlotte Kennedy and Evie Holstine November 1, 2024

The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian’s first-ever Indigenous Peoples’ Day Powwow was celebrated on Oct. 14th at the ETHS Fieldhouse.  The celebration works to bring everyone together to recognize...

Casey McDermott, Lilia Johnson, Sophie Levy, and Vivian Mitch enjoy snacks provided by the celebrations

Honoring Hispanic Heritage: ETHS holds celebrations of culture

Keira Beaudoin and Susannah Keller October 11, 2024

From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, ETHS is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events and activities, ranging from karaoke to soccer tournaments. “It’s a time to reflect and celebrate contributions...

A kitten held by caretakers from the Paws and Claws Rescue event

Annual Rally for Rescues Event Community, Kittens and a Worthy Cause

Ruby Matouschek, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

On Saturday, September 21, Evanstonians gathered at Baker Park. Families talked under the white tents decorating the lawn, and the lively chatter of kids mixed with live music in the air. This was the...

September 23 City Council meeting centered around funding for city initiatives

Natalie Weinert, Assistant News Editor October 11, 2024

The City Council meeting held on September 23 began with Mayor Daniel Biss’ acknowledgment of Evanston Hispanic Heritage Month, National Preparedness Month, Suicide Prevention Month and National Diaper...

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