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‘Imagine U Storytime’ continues with new stories through Aug. 9

Stories and music drawn from children’s books by Ogden Nash, Roald Dahl and Kevin Henkes are included in the latest round of “Imagine U Storytime” videos. The series, presented by

By Stephanie Kulke on July 18, 2020 - 11:36 am

Education

Exhibit focuses on art and culture in medieval Africa

An ambitious new exhibition opens in January at the Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University in Evanston, showcasing the splendor and power of the lost kingdoms and commercial centers of Africa.

By Stephanie Kulke on December 19, 2018 - 3:20 pm

Community foundation sets new fundraiser record

More than 300 people attended the Evanston Community Foundation's sold-out Celebrate!Evanston benefit last month which raised a record $221,000 for the foundation's programs. The event on Saturday, Oct. 26, at

By Stephanie Kulke on November 12, 2013 - 3:07 pm

Evanston foundation makes grants to 30 groups

The Evanston Community Foundation announced $217,000 in grants to 30 organizations and programs at a reception this evening at the North Shore Retirement Hotel. The recipients were chosen from among

By Stephanie Kulke on May 25, 2012 - 12:30 am

Business

DePaul names Yohanan financial executive of the year

Robert R. Yohanan, founder, managing director and chief executive officer of First Evanston Bancorp Inc./First Bank & Trust has been named DePaul University's Financial Executive of the Year. Yohanan, a

By Stephanie Kulke on May 16, 2012 - 9:27 pm

Evanston foundation makes second $100K challenge grant

The Evanston Community Foundation reports its $100,000 matching funds challenge grants are spurring the groups that have received them to increase their own fundraising efforts. This year's challenge grant was

By Stephanie Kulke on April 14, 2012 - 12:27 pm

Foundation offers endowment-building grants

The Evanston Community Foundation announced today that it will invite Evanston non-profit organizations to apply for an Endow Now endowment-building challenge grant in celebration of the Foundation's 25th Anniversary this

By Stephanie Kulke on January 16, 2012 - 8:39 pm

Government

‘Black tie and blue jeans’ for Evanston150

The Evanston150 Steering Committee invites community members of all ages who live, work or study in Evanston to a "Black Tie and Blue Jeans" celebration on Thursday evening, Nov. 10

By Stephanie Kulke on October 28, 2011 - 7:48 pm

Government

Choose top ideas for city’s future

Evanston residents will have an opportunity to choose the 30 best ideas for the city's future on Oct. 15 and 16. A series of voting sessions will be hosted by

By Stephanie Kulke on September 23, 2011 - 12:33 pm

Government

1K ideas and counting for Evanston150

Evanston150 recorded its 1,000th idea Friday, putting the community-wide grassroots initiative well on its way to the goal of collecting  2,013 ideas to make Evanston a better place to live,

By Stephanie Kulke on June 25, 2011 - 12:21 pm

Government

More now eligible for Evanston150 jury

The Evanston150 Steering Committee agreed today to expand its Selection Jury criteria to include Evanston business owners, and individuals attending college or employed in Evanston. The original guidelines required applicants

By Stephanie Kulke on May 10, 2011 - 12:03 am

Government

‘Night of Ideas’ for Evanston150 May 12

The Evanston150 Steering Committee and the Evanston Public Library invite members of the Evanston community to take part in Night of Ideas, an evening of brainstorming to generate big ideas

By Stephanie Kulke on April 25, 2011 - 7:30 pm

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