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Competition for 9th Congressional District Heats up as 2 Illinois State Legislators Join Large Democratic Field

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CHICAGO — The race to replace longtime U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky is getting more crowded.See the Story

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R&B legend Patti Drew-Reed dies at 80 - Evanston RoundTable

Eherene Patricia Drew-Reed, known to all as Patti, passed away on June 16, 2025 at the age of 80. Services took place on July 10 at Ebenezer AME Church, 1109 Emerson St., in Evanston. Survivors include her son Eric. Drew was born on Dec. 29, 1944 in Charleston, South Carolina. She grew up in Nashville, the eldest of six daughters born to Bernice and Rufus Drew. Her sisters were Erma, Lorraine, Mickey, Cynthia, Tina and Rosalind (Roslyn). When s…Read Article

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Traffic, empty stores worry downtowners - Evanston Now

Concerned about proposed high-rise that would bring more residents to the neighborhood.Read Article

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James Morris, neon glass artist known as 'Jimmy Neon,' dies at 75 - Evanston RoundTable

James Field Morris Jr., an accomplished neon glass artist, died on April 15, 2025, in the place he loved best, the Great Peninsula of Puget Sound. He was 75 years old. His tube bending designs took inspiration from Americana — cars with tail fins, palm trees, cheeseburgers, and well-endowed women — adorn Seattle restaurants, businesses and public spaces. Creative and intense, he wielded an acerbic sense of humor. Uncompromising, tireless and alw…Evanston, Illinois · EvanstonRead Article

Zora's Place writes history as Evanston's first Black woman-owned bookstore - Evanston RoundTable

There’s a new niche shop coming to Evanston, with the distinction of being the first Black woman-owned bookstore in the city’s history. Zora’s Place, which is slated to open in September at The Aux Wellness Collective, will center, celebrate, and amplify the voices of Black women authors, artists and entrepreneurs. “We’re creating a warm, intentional space where Black women can feel seen, supported, and inspired,” said founder L’Oreal Thompson P…Evanston, Illinois · EvanstonRead Article

Alders look for insight as Envision vote looms - Evanston Now

Council to meet July 21 for another discussion of comprehensive plan.Evanston, Illinois · EvanstonRead Article

Biss names Healthy Buildings board members - Evanston Now

The two panels were included in the ordinance adopted in March.Evanston, Illinois · EvanstonRead Article

Free genetic testing for Evanston residents from UIUC program - Evanston RoundTable

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign professor LaKisha Tawanda David and her colleague Jailene Aguirre asked themselves one day, why should they have to pay a service to recover their family histories if certain policies enslaved her ancestors.  Instead of relying on commercial genetic tasting, David created the Family Roots Genealogy Testing Program through UIUC and African Kinship Reunion (TAKiR) project, a research project focused on helpi…Evanston, Illinois · EvanstonRead Article

City looks into public presentation on Climate Action and Resilience Plan progress - Evanston RoundTable

CARP Implementation Task Force, an Environmental Board subcommittee charged with overseeing how the city implements the eponymous Climate Action and Resilience Plan, is planning to work with staff and possibly community organizations to create a presentation on what CARP goals have been met in 2025. During its July meeting Wednesday at the City Hall “library” meeting room, the task force agreed that something should be shared with the public in …Evanston, Illinois · EvanstonRead Article

The Traffic Guy 2.0 hears ... - Evanston RoundTable

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Ingraham Park neighbors receptive to Evanston Grows urban farm - Evanston RoundTable

At a community meeting for the latest potential Evanston Grows urban farm location, neighbors of Ingraham Park showed a warmer welcome to the opportunity than those around Butler and Twiggs Parks, the previous prospects.  Those gathered for the meeting at Ingraham Park still had some concerns, bringing up things like parking, space and athletic use of the area, but many voiced strong support for the farm at this location.  Fifth Ward Councilmemb…Evanston, Illinois · EvanstonRead Article

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