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WEBSeven years ago an explosion in Evanston’s southwest Ninth Ward rocked the homes of some nearby residents. Highly flammable and combustible materials were densely packed behind the…. The Evanston RoundTable is the leading source of news on government, schools, the arts, culture and social justice in Evanston, Illinois.
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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 ...
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WEBAbout us. The Evanston RoundTable’s mission is to serve as the community’s leading source of news about local government, schools, civic and artistic activities, and other important issues facing our city. We seek to foster civic engagement and empower people to address complex issues facing our diverse community, promoting a better ...
After 3 shootings, Evanston neighbors gather to pray and heal
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Residents gather Thursday near the intersection of Dempster Street and Dodge Avenue. Credit: Richard Cahan More than 60 Evanston residents filled the parking lot of a convenience store at Dempster Street and Dodge Avenue on Thursday to talk about three nearby shootings this week.. On Monday night, Aug. 5, two Evanston men were …
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WEBThe Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board on Monday night adopted a budget for the 2025 fiscal year with $177.3 million in revenue and $190.5 million in non-capital expenditures. If everything sticks to budget, the district is on track to close the year with a deficit of $13.2 million, excluding capital projects.
One year later, Union Pacific-Metra transfer still a work in progress ...
WEBFeb 28, 2024 · During the Q&A portion of the meeting, held at Metra headquarters, 547 W. Jackson Blvd. in Chicago, Metra Executive Director Jim Derwinski was asked about the Union Pacific transition. He responded that it was still a work in progress. “So we’ve got – we’ll just say conceptual agreement on the path forward, ” Derwinski said.
Margo Milanowski: Meet the RoundTable’s newest reporter
WEBApr 6, 2024 · Margo Milanowski is a staff reporter at the RoundTable. She graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism in 2022 with a degree in journalism. She also pursued a minor in Environmental... More by Margo Milanowski. To me, reporting is about being in conversation with your community – and boy, do I love to talk.
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WEBMeals on Wheels faces financial turmoil as executive director departs. Evanston-based nonprofit Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois is facing a severe financial crisis, and the meal delivery organization’s longtime leader has left under a cloud, multiple sources, all insisting on anonymity, have told the RoundTable.
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WEBLatest News. Latest news from Evanston: Your Friday daily digest September 20th, 2024; EPL trustees pushed for $10.5 million main library renovation 6 years ago September 20th, 2024; Photos: More than a quarter century of wheelchair washes September 20th, 2024; Meals on Wheels faces financial turmoil as executive director departs September 19th, …