Everyone has their own unique talents or skills, and for Dr. Kamasi Hill, that skill is storytelling. Hill has taught a variety of courses during his time at ETHS, many of them APs, spanning from AP...

Beginning on Apr. 1, Evanston residents will vote for new District 65 school board members. Just like District 202’s board, District 65’s board consists of seven members, each serving a four-year term....

From the Holiday Light Celebration to the Symphony Holiday Concert, holiday festivities are rampant in Evanston throughout the winter months. However, apart from the holiday fun, many find themselves at...

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...

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...

On August 29, crowds gathered at Fountain Square in Downtown Evanston for the eighth Downtown Summer Sounds of the season.  As Executive Director of Downtown Evanston, Andy Vick plans the event. “Downtown...

On May 14, the District 202 School Board held their last meeting before the end of the 2023-2024 school year. The meeting consisted of a variety of presentations and discussions,  in topics that ranged...

In the rapid-changing modern world, humans live in a digital age of constant stimulation. This culture of phone dependency stems partially from the COVID-19 pandemic, an era marked by social distancing....

On Feb. 26, a memorandum recommended that the City Council approve a proposal for implementation of an Alternative Community Response Initiative in Evanston. The proposal called for the creation of a community...

As long-term district initiative conversations began last school year, many ideas were on the table, from policy changes to implementations of new programs. The Board of Education had plenty of issues...

Sky Zone, an entertainment and trampoline park chain, has added another location to its near 300 others spanning the globe. Construction began last summer to transform the former movie theater space,...

The Maker’s Market has been going on for almost five years. This year, the event took place on May 7 and Aug. 6, and most recently, on Oct. 8. This event, run by Evanston Made, a nonprofit arts organization,...

Smoothies, long touted as the perfect healthy snack, are a frequent sight in Evanston. From professionals carrying their morning drink on the way to work to students carrying the beverage around campus,...