My quality of life has been significantly lower than normal since April 18, and I still have a few days before I reach the light at the end of the tunnel. Okay, that might have been a little bit dramatic. But what I’m going through is really hard. On April 17, the season finale of...
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At first, Natalie, the main character of Caro Claire Burke’s debut novel “Yesteryear,” seems to have her life under control. She bakes sourdough bread from scratch for her six adorable children and cowboy husband. She begins each morning by applying a full face of makeup, and she only drinks fresh, raw milk from the cows...
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I am someone who leaves. I left the Philippines for the United States and I left Los Angeles for Chicago. Last week, I left a party just to go to sleep an hour earlier. If you ask my friends, I’m the leading expert at Irish goodbyes. I try not to dwell much on this habit....
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TIF set to expire in 2029 with three big projects planned.
Nonprofit organizers and experts spoke about the history of Latino communities and current immigration rights efforts at the Neighbors in Solidarity event on Tuesday. The event was hosted by the Evanston Lighthouse Rotary and the Rotary Club of Evanston in partnership with Evanston Latinos. Speakers presented in both Spanish and English, with translation aides available...
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We’ve all heard those jeering, prospective phrases from older adults in our lives: “It only gets worse from here.” “Enjoy it while it lasts.” “These are the best years of your life.” Although intended as half-joking reflections on the increased independence level that arises in adulthood, such comments often contribute to a palpable sense of...
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Evanstonian is home after 6,000+ mile sailboat race across the Pacific.
Northwestern defeated Illinois State 7-1 at Miller Park on Tuesday afternoon. The win is the Wildcats’ (20-25-1, 7-17) third in a row, their first such streak since April 4 to 8. NU went undefeated in non-conference home games this season, posting a 6-0-1 record. “There are a lot of good teams that lose a lot...
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