Oakton Elementary News Today

Mary Pearson Fisher Bryant, 90, of Quinton, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Born May 4, 1933, she was the daughter of…

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Monday marks the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. We’ve compiled a list of events you can attend to memorialize those impacted by the events two decades ago: 2023 Mason Nation 9/11 Day of Service: Monday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | George Mason University at […]

Evanston’s Parks and Recreation Department will provide cold breakfast and lunches to children and teenages at various locations this summer, the city announced Monday. The program, which runs through Aug. 11, will provide meals to people ages 1-18 every weekday, according to a press release from the city. Breakfast and lunch will be served from...

District 65 has postponed seven community engagement meetings about the multiyear Student Assignment Plan process that were scheduled to take place this

Evanston voters showed up across the city’s polling locations Tuesday to exercise their civic duty, hold political candidates accountable and decide the country’s future. Voters said various Illinois issues drove them to the polls –– namely women’s reproductive rights at stake in Illinois Supreme Court elections, Evanston’s ranked-choice voting measure and the gubernatorial race.  Jazmin...

Evanston resident Holly Jordan was shopping on Evanston’s Central Street a few years ago when she happened upon Evanston Garden Fair’s red-and-white striped tent.  Inside, she said she found tables of plants and many passionate gardeners eager to give advice, including members of the Lincolnwood Garden Club, a group of resident garden enthusiasts aiming to...

On Saturday, Evanston/Skokie School District 65’s Student Assignment Project Committee discussed expanding magnet programs like the African-Centered Curriculum, which serves students in grades K-5 at Oakton Elementary School. The committee, which is composed of teachers and parents in the district, aims to explore ways to combat racial inequities in the district. They will hold virtual...

Evanston Now 8th Ward aldermanic candidate: Matthew Mitchell Matthew Mitchell, 43, is an attorney and Ridgeville Park District board member whos running to represent Evanstons 8th Ward on the City Council. Matthew Mitchell. Matthew Mitchell, 43, is an attorney and Ridgeville Park District board member who’s running to represent Evanston’s 8th Ward on the City Council. Mitchell and other 8th Ward candidates were interviewed about their views on key issues by Evanston Now’s J...