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Ryan Field Advisory Council reviews stadium security measures - Evanston RoundTable Get an overview of the security plan for the new Ryan Field stadium, including risk management, security systems, screening processes and incident management.
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District 65 plans summer renovations for schools - Evanston RoundTable Evanston/Skokie District 65 plans summer renovations, focusing on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Literary and Fine Arts School repairs.
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District 65 to cut capital spending to meet budget target - Evanston RoundTable The move likely reopens the possibility of closing Lincolnwood Elementary School after the 2026-2027 academic year.
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As District 65 cuts librarians, experts say districts consistently underestimate what they lose - Evanston RoundTable The news that Evanston/Skokie School District 65 eliminated the position of middle school librarian starting next school year shocked many parents — but
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Pace route overhaul could mean more Sunday service, more frequent Howard Street service - Evanston RoundTable The Pace Board of Directors received a first look at a proposed system-wide route overhaul during its regularly scheduled April 15 meeting. The suburban
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Meet Mary Dillon, recently elected board chair to Save the Children US - Evanston RoundTable Mary Dillon is a respected retail executive with more than 40 years of experience in corporate marketing and operations. In February she was elected board
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ETHS boys track: Wildkits race past Homewood-Flossmoor for invitational title - Evanston RoundTable South suburban power Homewood-Flossmoor won the Illinois High School Association Class 3A state track championship in 2023, finished second last year, and
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Two for the road: A first look at fast-casual spots Beit Shawarma and New Yolktown - Evanston RoundTable Two new fast-casual restaurants have arrived on the scene — perfect for a quick meal that's actually worth the calories. I recently visited Beit Shawarma
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Ready. Rummage - Evanston RoundTable A long line forms outside the Lincolnwood Elementary School four minutes before the start of the annual rummage sale. About $5,700 in sales go to the
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A 'Little Free Library' to remember - Evanston RoundTable Saturday morning, a Little Free Library was installed at 1716 Dodge Ave. Designed and constructed by David LaPaglia, the little library commemorates the
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City will look for Dog Beach ramp contractor over the summer - Evanston RoundTable City officials are still preparing documents to search for a contractor to design and build an accessible entrance ramp for the Dog Beach, months after
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Pride flag going back up at Philz Coffee after backlash to recent decision - Evanston RoundTable Philz Coffee, the San Francisco-based chain that has a location in Evanston, has reversed its decision to remove Pride flags from its 82 locations

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Philz Coffee criticized by employees, customers, for decision to remove Pride flags - Evanston RoundTable Philz Coffee, the San Francisco-based chain that has a location in Evanston, has ordered store managers to remove Pride flags from all its stores, a move

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At Cardboard Carnival students show off STEM skills - Evanston RoundTable First-grader Peter McCarthy tosses a ping pong ball at the moving ducks of an electronic arcade-style game designed and built by Tilly Scane (far left) at
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Vinyl lovers line up at Squeezebox for Record Store Day - Evanston RoundTable Saturday was Record Store Day and the team at Squeezebox Books & Music was ready to welcome the eager crowd that lined up at the store, 743 Main St.,
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James Park's new pickleball courts debut - Evanston RoundTable New pickleball courts open at James Park, replacing tennis courts. Councilmember Matt Rodgers thanks community for their involvement.
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Community unites for Main-Dempster Mile cleanup - Evanston RoundTable Dozens of volunteers join the Main-Dempster Mile Cleanup to pick up trash, fostering community spirit and environmental care in Evanston.
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District 65 removes middle school librarian position - Evanston RoundTable Evanston/Skokie School District 65 plans to eliminate the position of middle school librarian starting next school year, according to multiple district
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Earth Week: Evanston remains undaunted after another challenging year - Evanston RoundTable In honor of Earth Week, Environment Editor Wendy Pollock is taking over today's newsletter for a special edition on climate action.
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City announces annual Pavement Patching Program to begin week of April 27 - Evanston RoundTable The City of Evanston will begin its annual Pavement Patching Program the week of April 27, weather permitting, with crews repairing asphalt streets across
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Shapes in the mist - Evanston RoundTable Sunrise on a foggy morning. Looking east from the corner of Church Street and Hinman Avenue as dense fog blanketed much of the area early Friday. Photo by
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Study finds cultivated plants support pollinators - Evanston RoundTable New study finds that some cultivated plants attract pollinators just as well as wild plants, allowing gardeners to support bees and butterflies without sacrificing garden aesthetics.
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Evanston Public Library gifted $1 million from anonymous donor - Evanston RoundTable An anonymous donor has given the Evanston Public Library a $1 million donation, officials announced Wednesday. The donation was first announced at the
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Evanston under a tornado, flash flood watch until late Friday - Evanston RoundTable Despite sunshine and temperatures in the 70s on Friday, the weather has turned and the area encompassing Evanston is currently under both a tornado and

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YEA! founder Harvey Pranian dies at 88  - Evanston RoundTable On March 30, after many years living with the effects of multiple strokes and advanced dementia, Young Evanston Artists! (YEA!) founder Harvey Vahram
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Here is where Evanston's TIF districts stand, as city officials consider ending some early - Evanston RoundTable Evanston officials are reevaluating the future of the city's five tax increment financing (TIF) districts, as some councilmembers hope to terminate at
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Equity board to offer gift cards to coax Equity Scorecard ratings - Evanston RoundTable After receiving 75 responses to a survey designed to rate an Equity Scorecard, the city’s Equity and Empowerment Commission on Thursday voted to give out
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Swimming safety: City moves to ban unsafe swims - Evanston RoundTable Proposed ordinance amendment may prohibit swimming without a lifeguard during hazardous days, even during designated swim hours and swim season.
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State lawmakers advance bill requiring age verification on all online devices and websites - Evanston RoundTable The Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that would require all internet-connected devices and platforms in the state to ask for and
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With Crown Center solar project complete, Evanston looks ahead to next clean energy projects - Evanston RoundTable As the sun emerged briefly between cloudbursts Thursday morning, the Robert Crown Community Center rooftop solar installation was officially
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