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Nature is good for you. NU researcher is turning it into policy.
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1209+ words) Everyone knows green space improves mental and physical health," Northwestern Professor Terry Horton said during a recent presentation, part of Natural Habitat Evanston's Nurturing Nature speaker series. The research literature is voluminous, but we don't know what it is about…...
Pride flag going back up at Philz Coffee after backlash to recent decision
1+ week, 4+ day ago (331+ words) Philz Coffee, the San Francisco-based chain that has a location in Evanston, has reversed its decision to remove Pride flags from its 82 locations nationwide after backlash and an online petition. Although the reversal came April 17, the Pride flag was still…...
Historic Evanston church transformed with Indian cultural decorations
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (644+ words) Tucked inside one of Evanston's oldest churches is a hub for Indian Americans across the Chicago area. For months, worshippers at Emmanuel United Methodist Church have volunteered to decorate the historic building in hopes of replicating their culture. Since October,…...
Cloth + home to showcase 12 independent designers at Woman's Club on Oct. 12
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (213+ words) As a thread connects one piece of fabric to another, we are all woven together by our stories. Cloth + home'is proud to present "Threaded Stories," a Stay in the know with our free newsletters! Join more than 10, 000 Evanstonians already receiving…...
Bid to name July as LGBTQ+ Veterans Month is on City Council agenda
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (1060+ words) When Evanstonian Mike Petroshus heard late last month that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had ordered the Navy to strip the name of gay rights activist and Korean War veteran Harvey Milk from a Navy ship, he was irritated by the…...
Interfaith fest brings families together to celebrate Pride month
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (614+ words) When the Rev. Jason Coulter arrived at First Congregational Church of Evanston three years ago, he knew he wanted to have some kind of event hosted by the church to celebrate Pride in Evanston. The event he pictured was not…...
Queer social club Out North arrives in Evanston for Pride Month
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (648+ words) Stay in the know with our free newsletters! Join more than 10, 000 Evanstonians already receiving the Round Table newsletter in their inbox each morning. Already signed up? Just close out this popup. Or submit your email to keep this from displaying…...
Evanston Pride Car Parade showcases queer cheer
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (78+ words) This year's Evanston Pride Car Parade was on Sunday, June 1, the first day of Pride Month. The parade started as usual, with car decorating in the parking lot at Evanston Township High School. At 1 p. m, participants were sent off in…...
How to celebrate Pride Month in Evanston, Chicago
11+ mon, 1+ day ago (461+ words) With June right around the corner, Evanston and Chicago are gearing up for a month of Pride-centric programming." Here's a few events to look forward to in June to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community." Kicking off Pride month at 11 a. m. on Sunday,…...
Fourth of July Association announces 2025 celebration theme
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (495+ words) The Evanston Fourth of July Association (EFJA) announced that the 2025 theme for this year's Fourth of July Celebration program will be "Truth Guides, Justice Unites, Kindness Heals" " just in time for the program's parade registration, which began May 1 and closes…...