Evanston Public Library’s Robert Crown Branch will host an LGBTQ+ book swap and giveaway Saturday afternoon as part of a larger effort to reach the city’s queer community. “It’s important because they’re part of the Evanston community,” Robert Crown branch assistant Kellye Fleming said. “I personally think we should be reaching everyone, no matter what.
Content Warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence and death. Evanston kicked off its 100th Fourth of July celebration at 9 a.m. Monday morning with sack races and the egg toss. Shortly after, Jamie Black, the celebration manager of Evanston Fourth of July Association, got a call from the Evanston Police Department. Black received.
Residents can expect Evanston’s ward map to look a little different next year. Evanston’s Redistricting Committee met Tuesday to discuss criteria for redrawing the city’s ward boundaries and plan next steps for community engagement. The city is redistricting for the first time in more than 20 years, following the release of 2020 U.S. Census Data..
The Evanston Arts Council will fund 20 local artists, art organizations and community art groups, awarding $70,000 in grants. The Cultural Fund Grant recipients range from Claudia Renteria, who works with local organization Evanston Latinos to promote Latine artists, to Chicago chamber music group Crossing Borders Music. The grant, which was open for applications from.
Content warning: This article contains mentions of symbolic hate speech. Evanston Police Department found that a Haven Middle School student was responsible for the nooses tied to the trees near the school, the department announced Wednesday. Parents found the hate-symbols in May, after a student protest around school staffing changes escalated into a large group.