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For Kathy Hayes, running to represent Evanston’s 9th Ward on City Council is a full-circle moment. More than 25 years ago, she was working for a local political campaign: Richard Devine’s campaign for Cook County State’s Attorney. “I thought that political advocacy was very important not only to me personally, as a person who could...
At Evanston Township High School, Tyrone spent the fall protecting his flock. The rooster would make sure all eight of the hens at the school ate first, according to ETHS science teacher Ellen Fierer. When people picked up Tyrone and pet him, he’d just close his eyes and let himself be held, she added. “He...
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Evanston City Council approved changes to the city’s lodging establishments ordinance which covers dormitories, hotels and apartment hotels like the Margarita Inn, a former hotel that has served as a homeless shelter since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Evanston resident Riad Rezko worked as a valet at the downtown Evanston Hilton Orrington hotel for more than a decade. Hotel management switched him from full- to part-time employment, resulting in his loss of paid hours and insurance benefits. However, when his managers make him work overtime, they pay him the regular rate without additional...
As Bookends & Beginnings prepared for its grand re-opening Saturday morning, a line of customers began knocking at its door. Owner Nina Barrett straightened a few final books before swinging the doors open almost 10 minutes early. In flowed a stream of familiar faces. “This is a dream come true,” Barrett said, snapping pictures of...