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Two from Three Crowns reported hospitalized with COVID-19

Multiple sources say two residents of the Three Crowns Park retirement community at 2323 McDaniel Ave. in Evanston have been hospitalized after falling ill with the COVID-19 coronavirus. One resident emailed

By Bill Smith on March 18, 2020 - 3:43 pm

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Flashback: Evanston during 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic

As World War I was nearing its end in 1918, Evanston -- like the rest of America -- faced an influenza epidemic that has some striking resemblances to the COVID-19 coronavirus

By Bill Smith on March 17, 2020 - 12:49 am

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NorthShore limits hospital visitors

NorthShore University HealthSystem is imposing restriction on hospital visitors as a result of the COVID-19 situation. Starting today, no inpatient visitors will be allowed at any of the system's five

By Bill Smith on March 16, 2020 - 5:59 pm

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Vets say COVID-19 risk to pets not yet clear

The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association reports that there is no current scientific evidence that pets can become sick by contracting the COVID-19 coronavirus from humans or other animals. But association

By Evanston Now on March 16, 2020 - 3:08 pm

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Unitarian Church member hospitalized with COVID-19

Leaders of the Unitarian Church of Evanston say they've closed the church building at 1330 Ridge Ave. for at least a week after learning that a member of the congregation

By Bill Smith on March 12, 2020 - 4:07 pm

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Obituary: Linda Jean Goranson

Linda Jean Goranson, 75, died peacefully Jan. 29, 2020, in Evanston surrounded by loving family members and friends. She was born in Miller Beach, Indiana, on May 1, 1944, to John and Dorothy

By Evanston Now on February 3, 2020 - 5:50 pm

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Menorah lit in Fountain Square

Local residents gathered along with religious and government leaders in downtown Evanston this evening for the 27th annual Menorah lighting in Fountain Square. Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights and Freedom,

By Bill Smith on December 24, 2019 - 12:45 am

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First Church to get women’s shelter

Plans to open a transitional shelter for homeless women at First United Methodist Church were discussed at a 1st Ward meeting in Evanston Tuesday night. Senior Pastor Grace Imathiu said church members decided to

By Bill Smith on December 4, 2019 - 2:45 pm

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Memorial service set for Ann Christian Carra

A memorial service is planned for Dec. 7 for Ann Christian Carra, a leader at Lake Street Church and employee at the Evanston Township High School Athletic Department. Carra died

By Evanston Now on November 18, 2019 - 10:46 pm

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First Congregational marks 150 years

First Congregational Church of Evanston will be honored at Monday's Evanston City Council meeting with a proclamation marking its 150th anniversary. Mayor Steve Hagerty's proclamation will designate the week of Oct.

By Evanston Now on October 9, 2019 - 12:16 pm

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Group to assess needs of homeless

Interfaith Action of Evanston has launched an effort to assess the services available to hungry and homeless people in Evanston and their unmet needs. Joey Rodger, chair of the group's

By Bill Smith on August 2, 2019 - 2:07 pm

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Food delivery agency plans expansion

The Evanston-based food delivery agency Meals at Home is rebranding itself with a new name and planning a major expansion. Executive Director Debi Genthe says that effective today the 51-year-old

By Bill Smith on July 1, 2019 - 3:17 pm

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New study finds life expectancy varies by neighborhood

A new study from New York University finds substantial variations in life expectancies among census tracts in American cities -- including here in Evanston. For Evanston the citywide average life expectancy

By Bill Smith on June 9, 2019 - 9:48 pm

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Race Against Hate returns for 20th year

The annual Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate, which is presented by YWCA Evanston/North Shore, will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. The race is set for June 16. Held every

By Evanston Now on May 19, 2019 - 10:29 am

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Report says measles risk is high in region

A new report says Cook County is the most at-risk location in the country for the next big measles outbreak, but fortunately immunization levels against the disease among Evanston children

By Bill Smith on May 10, 2019 - 8:57 pm

Seniors group gets an attitude

The non-profit organization for older adults formerly known as North Shore Village is changing its name to “WiseUp: Aging With Attitude." The group, founded in Evanston in 2009, is part

By Evanston Now on April 8, 2019 - 7:36 pm

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