Evanston man donates blood for the 200th time

Evanston man donates blood for the 200th time

Dan Kaberon said this is his excuse to watch a movie every week. He prefers classics like Hitchcock thrillers.

Dan Kaberon said this is his excuse to watch a movie every week. He prefers classics like Hitchcock thrillers.

Evanston set to pay reparations, but not everyone is on board

Evanston set to pay reparations, but not everyone is on board

Acknowledging past racist policies, Evanston is trying to make amends as the first American city to pay reparations

Acknowledging past racist policies, Evanston is trying to make amends as the first American city to pay reparations

Evanston kindergarten teacher wins Golden Apple Award

Evanston kindergarten teacher wins Golden Apple Award

Golden Apple made a surprise visit to the Willard Elementary School in Evanston where they presented teacher Meghan Rice with the prestigious Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching.

Golden Apple made a surprise visit to the Willard Elementary School in Evanston where they presented teacher Meghan Rice with the prestigious Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching.

Evanston kindergarten teacher wins Golden Apple Award
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Evanston kindergarten teacher wins Golden Apple Award

Golden Apple made a surprise visit to the Willard Elementary School in Evanston where they presented teacher Meghan Rice with the prestigious Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching.

Golden Apple made a surprise visit to the Willard Elementary School in Evanston where they presented teacher Meghan Rice with the prestigious Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching.

Evanston YMCA's history comes to light after stirring Oscar speech
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Evanston YMCA's history comes to light after stirring Oscar speech

Dino Robinson, director of the Shorefront Legacy Center, reflects on the rich history of the Emerson Street Branch YMCA in Evanston.

Dino Robinson, director of the Shorefront Legacy Center, reflects on the rich history of the Emerson Street Branch YMCA in Evanston.

Evanston beach passes go on sale Monday

Evanston beach passes go on sale Monday

Teenagers who can't afford beach passes can pick up a FREE 10-punch beach pass at community centers and the main branch of the Evanston Public Library.

Teenagers who can't afford beach passes can pick up a FREE 10-punch beach pass at community centers and the main branch of the Evanston Public Library.

2 Evanston cops accused of false arrest, smashing man's face on curb

2 Evanston cops accused of false arrest, smashing man's face on curb

Two Evanston cops are accused of 'forcibly handcuffing' a 44-year-old man, tasing him in the back and smashing his face on a cement parking curb.

Two Evanston cops are accused of 'forcibly handcuffing' a 44-year-old man, tasing him in the back and smashing his face on a cement parking curb.

School board candidate slams Illinois district's curriculum on White supremacy

School board candidate slams Illinois district's curriculum on White supremacy

An Illinois mother of two is fighting back against the local school district’s curriculum, arguing that it teaches children they "can’t get ahead" due to White supremacy.

An Illinois mother of two is fighting back against the local school district’s curriculum, arguing that it teaches children they "can’t get ahead" due to White supremacy.

Lovin' Local: Cupitol Coffee & Eatery in Streeterville and Evanston
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Lovin' Local: Cupitol Coffee & Eatery in Streeterville and Evanston

Sellia George, owner of Cupitol Coffee & Eatery, talks about how her business has adapted to the pandemic and details some of their delectable offerings.

Sellia George, owner of Cupitol Coffee & Eatery, talks about how her business has adapted to the pandemic and details some of their delectable offerings.

Evanston bookstore owner suing Amazon over price-fixing scheme
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Evanston bookstore owner suing Amazon over price-fixing scheme

Nina Barrett, owner of Bookends & Beginnings in Evanston, talks about why she decided to file suit against online retail giant Amazon.

Nina Barrett, owner of Bookends & Beginnings in Evanston, talks about why she decided to file suit against online retail giant Amazon.

Suburban communities hold elections on Tuesday

Suburban communities hold elections on Tuesday

We will know by Tuesday night the new mayors and school board members that voters have chosen in hundreds of suburban communities.

We will know by Tuesday night the new mayors and school board members that voters have chosen in hundreds of suburban communities.

Teen fatally struck by CTA Yellow Line train near Howard; service resumes

Teen fatally struck by CTA Yellow Line train near Howard; service resumes

CTA Yellow Line service was suspended for more than two hours Friday morning after a teenager was struck and killed by a train near Howard in Evanston.

CTA Yellow Line service was suspended for more than two hours Friday morning after a teenager was struck and killed by a train near Howard in Evanston.

Evanston alderman on why she voted against housing-centric reparations
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Evanston alderman on why she voted against housing-centric reparations

Evanston Ald. Cicely Fleming explains why she voted against housing grant reparations for Black residents and why she thinks the program does not go far enough.

Evanston Ald. Cicely Fleming explains why she voted against housing grant reparations for Black residents and why she thinks the program does not go far enough.

Evanston, Illinois becomes 1st city in US to pay reparations to Black residents

Evanston, Illinois becomes 1st city in US to pay reparations to Black residents

Evanston, Illinois, on Monday became the first U.S. city to make reparations available to its Black residents for past discrimination and the lingering effects of slavery.

Evanston, Illinois, on Monday became the first U.S. city to make reparations available to its Black residents for past discrimination and the lingering effects of slavery.