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Four join McGaw YMCA board

Evanston's McGaw YMCA elected four new members to its board of directors at its annual meeting held Tuesday evening. Named to three year terms, they are: Omar Brown, organizational transformation

By Evanston Now on September 16, 2020 - 14:30

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YWCA gets $1 million grant for expansion

The grant will help double the capacity of the organization's emergency shelter for domestic abuse survivors.

By Evanston Now on August 26, 2020 - 15:30

City partners with Walgreens for flu vaccinations

Flu vaccinations for everyone over six months of age are encouraged -- in part to limit the burden on the health care system during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Evanston Now on August 25, 2020 - 10:50

Food bank again helps the unemployed

Today was the second time in her life that Dessi Flores has been to a food bank. The first time was last month, in the same place.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 8, 2020 - 23:11

More West Nile virus mosquitoes found here

The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District has found a second batch of West Nile virus positive mosquitoes in traps in Evanston. A batch of mosquitoes collected July 17 from an

By Evanston Now on July 23, 2020 - 13:03

ETHS alums hold food drive at school

Evanston residents dropped off bags and bags of groceries at the Evanston Township High School parking lot on Dodge Avenue today for a food drive organized by two graduates of the

By Barbara Freeman on July 18, 2020 - 14:20

Evanston escapes surge in Cook County opioid deaths

Evanston so far seems to have largely escaped a surge in opioid deaths this year that officials say is ravaging much of Cook County. County officials at a news conference

By Bill Smith on July 16, 2020 - 08:48

NorthShore adds Northwest to hospital network updated

Evanston-based NorthShore University HealthSystem announced today that it's acquiring Arlington Heights-based Northwest Community Healthcare. In a statement NorthShore said NCH will become a regional, community-focused healthcare hub for North Shore in the

By Bill Smith on July 8, 2020 - 14:29

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Oglesby returns as pastor of Sherman United Methodist

Dennis Oglesby Jr. is returning to the position of pastor at Sherman United Methodist Church in Evanston, a post he previously held from 1991 to 1997. He most recently has served as

By Evanston Now on June 29, 2020 - 20:47

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ECF tops rapid response challenge goal

The Evanston Community Foundation today announced it has met the $1 million Challenge for the Evanston Community Rapid Response Fund’s in just under two months, well ahead of the December deadline. The fund, announced in

By Evanston Now on June 4, 2020 - 19:10

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Neighbors show support for hospital workers

Neighbors around St. Francis Hospital in Evanston's 8th Ward have been showing their support for the hospital's workers who've been dealing with the COVID-19 emergency. Resident Matt Rodgers designed and

By Bill Smith on April 20, 2020 - 19:12

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COVID-19 drives demand for Meals on Wheels

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Meals on Wheels of Northeastern Illinois was in the midst of building a new kitchen facility, in a former convenience store at 1721 Simpson St.

By Bill Smith on April 15, 2020 - 16:24

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Food pantry responds to COVID-19 crisis

The federal government today reported that nearly 201,000 more Illinois residents made initial claims for unemployment benefits last week as the COVID-19 crisis unfolds, and -- no coincidence -- the Hillside Food Pantry

By Bill Smith on April 9, 2020 - 17:03

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ECF rapid response fund gets $1M challenge grant

The Evanston Community Foundation says long-time Evanstonians Mary and Paul Finnegan have issued a $1,000,000 challenge grant to build the Evanston Community Rapid Response Fund to address immediate needs created by the COVID-19

By Bill Smith on April 7, 2020 - 16:39

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Rotarians, restaurant provide dinner for Reba Place folks

Each year, the Rotary Club of Evanston Lighthouse joins with local restaurants to sponsor the Taste of Evanston, featuring food samples from most of the area’s leading restaurants, with a

By Charles Bartling on April 4, 2020 - 00:22

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No new COVID-19 case in Evanston senior communities

Although one COVID-19 case has been reported this week at the Mather Place senior living development in Wilmette, no new cases have been reported at Evanston's senior living communities in

By Bill Smith on March 31, 2020 - 16:24

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