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Connections for the Homeless Begins $6.7 Million Renovation of Hilda’s Place
Connections for the Homeless has begun a $6.7 million renovation of Hilda’s Place, a shelter that has served Evanston for over 40 years.
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Illinois Education Funding: Navigating Rising Costs and Equity Gaps
Illinois public schools receive a $350 million funding boost this year, yet challenges persist in achieving adequate funding…
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Riot Fest 2026 Schedule Announced: How to Survive the Overlapping Sets
Riot Fest 2026 is set to rock Douglass Park in Chicago from Sept. 18-20, featuring headliners like Iggy…
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U.S. Department of Justice intervenes in Evanston reparations case
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed to join a lawsuit challenging Evanston's reparations program, claiming it discriminates…
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Illinois Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday: What You Need to Know
Illinois is providing a temporary sales tax break on school supplies and clothing from August 7 to August…
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Festivalgoers Brave Muddy Conditions to Secure Prime Spots at Lollapalooza Chicago 2026
On the final day of Lollapalooza Chicago 2026, dedicated fans braved muddy conditions to secure prime spots for…
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Exploring Evanston’s Theaters: From Segregation to Movie Palaces
Dive into the fascinating history of Evanston's early cinema, where censorship and segregation shaped the movie-going experience.