Rain dampens Gaza protesters at NU
But demonstration continues through second day.
Pro-Palestinian ‘encampment’ continues at NU
No arrests so far.
Should city ‘put assets to work’?
Council to get report Monday calling for redeveloping underutilized city properties.
Jewish students fear protests will morph into antisemitism
Concerns expressed over Deering Meadow “encampment.”
ETHS ranked 39th among state high schools
Score improved from two years ago.
Students set up Gaza ‘encampment’ at NU
Campus police confront demonstrators.
D65 teachers try to save colleague’s job
Urge school board to rescind layoff.
GOVERNMENT
EDC returns to street furniture debate
Needs to move quickly to have Uncle Sam pick up the tab.
Housing coalition’s road to ruin
Years of financial losses leave it in no shape to fund repairs.
Main Street construction, 2.0.
Road and sidewalk work now hurting local shopkeepers. Hoping project will lead to long-term improvements.
Schools
No zoning delays for 5th Ward School
Latest revision said to fit within previously approved plans.
Rhodes families protest likely school closing
Walk from the school to District 65 public hearing on the shutdown.
Earth Day is cleaning up
Volunteers show environmental activism with trash pickup.
Housing
“Just Cause” just delayed … again
Housing panel member storms out after dispute with another.
City lawyer: ‘Just cause’ a legal minefield
City committee to revisit landlord-tenant issues this week.
21st century house meets 19th century neighborhood
Community opposition seems to be diminishing.
Business
New Chamber director means business
Parking survey is among issues group is involved with.
Work underway for new downtown business
In former Williams Shoes location.
New building has personal link for developers
Two behind “Tapestry Station” apartments have Evanston connections.
Entertainment
Bach Week ending half-century run
Festival has been in Evanston since 1974.
Summer preview
Residents flock to the shoreline.
Music brings Renaissance art to life
And, art brings life to the music, in Evanston concert this Sunday.
The most chill eclipse ever
Folks gather at Ingraham Park for the big solar spectacle.