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Northwestern Prof. Elizabeth Shakman Hurd talks American border religion in new book

Daily Northwestern - Mon, 01/26/2026 - 22:50

Community members braved extreme weather conditions and ventured to Evanston Public Library on Saturday to attend political science Prof. Elizabeth Shakman Hurd’s lecture on “American Border Religion.” Hurd’s talk was based on her 2025 book, “Heaven Has a Wall,” where she explores political and religious symbolism of borders in American culture. Her interest in borders...

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David M. Tiegs Obituary (2026) - Lake Bluff, <b>IL</b> - Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, LTD. - Legacy

Google News - Evanston - Mon, 01/26/2026 - 22:13
David Tiegs Obituary David Miles Tiegs, 65, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026 in Evanston, IL. He was born October 21, 1960 in Lake Forest, ...

City Council votes 5-4 to pass landmark comprehensive plan

Daily Northwestern - Mon, 01/26/2026 - 22:05

When city officials first launched Envision Evanston 2045 in February 2024, residents gathered at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center armed with Post-it notes and stickers to assess their priorities for the city’s future.   After a move across town and nearly two years of debate, City Council voted 5-4 to pass the comprehensive plan at...

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Council adopts comprehensive plan

EvanstonNow - Mon, 01/26/2026 - 20:58

Split vote sends Envision Evanston 2045 to the printers, with a zoning code rewrite up next.

&#39;Discovering Catharine&#39; documentary to become full-length feature - <b>Evanston</b> RoundTable

Google News - Evanston - Mon, 01/26/2026 - 20:48
In June 2024, local filmmaker Susan Hope Engel released a one-hour documentary about one of Evanston's own — pioneering lawyer and women's rights ...

Margin Notes: Kids are mean. Well, so are college students.

Daily Northwestern - Mon, 01/26/2026 - 20:39

Over Winter Break, one of my cousins threw food at me after we happily spun around the dance floor. He’d recently turned five. What the hell happened? Anyone who’s spent time with kids — whether siblings, cousins, family friends’ kids or campers you’re responsible for — knows that children can be odd cookies. Beyond their...

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Stories of ghosts, grief and Shabbat gladness win top prizes in Jewish children&#39;s literature

Google News - Evanston - Mon, 01/26/2026 - 20:34
The Association of Jewish Libraries announces its Sydney Taylor Book Awards for 2026.

Penn State men&#39;s basketball remains winless in Big Ten play with latest loss to Ohio State

Google News - Evanston - Mon, 01/26/2026 - 20:26
Head coach Mike Rhoades reacts to a call during the Penn State men's basketball game against Michigan State in the Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday ...

Soccer club stepping up the ‘pitch’ to use Ryan Field

EvanstonNow - Mon, 01/26/2026 - 18:23

Chicago Stars asking for public support to play there starting in 2027.

Essex Realty Group Closes Three MF Transactions Totaling Over $27M - Connect CRE

Google News - Evanston - Mon, 01/26/2026 - 16:58
Essex Realty Group completed the sale of three separate multifamily properties in Evanston, Illinois, totaling $27.2 million and comprising 125 ...

Conflicted following Maduro’s capture

EvanstonNow - Mon, 01/26/2026 - 15:40

Venezuelans in Evanston react to the changes in their homeland.

Stories of ghosts, grief and Shabbat gladness win top prizes in Jewish children&#39;s literature

Google News - Evanston - Mon, 01/26/2026 - 15:31
Winners will receive their awards in June in Evanston, Illinois at the AJL's annual conference. In “D. J. Rosenblum Becomes the “G.O.A.T,” an ...

Local artist weaves for artistry and practicality

EvanstonNow - Mon, 01/26/2026 - 14:37

She sees utility and beauty in woven goods.

Projecting <b>Illinois</b>&#39; Final 11 Games: Can the Illini Win Out?

Google News - Evanston - Mon, 01/26/2026 - 14:34
Prediction: Illinois win (18-3). Fred Hoiber. Jan 17, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Fred Hoiberg gestures to his ...

Northwestern&#39;s Community Benefits Agreement helps build a stronger <b>Evanston</b>

Google News - Evanston - Mon, 01/26/2026 - 13:28
From revitalizing downtown streetscapes, advancing climate action, expanding affordable housing and creating new pathways to opportunities for local ...

Donald Keith Mertz Obituary (2026) - Minneapolis, MN - Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels

Google News - Evanston - Mon, 01/26/2026 - 11:25
He graduated from Washburn High School and attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Don started working with Honeywell when he was ...

Essex Realty Group closes three multifamily transactions in <b>Evanston</b> - REJournals

Google News - Evanston - Mon, 01/26/2026 - 11:07
Essex Realty Group, LLC closed three separate multifamily transactions in Evanston, Illinois, totaling $27.2 million and consisting of 125 apartment ...

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EvanstonNow - Mon, 01/26/2026 - 10:06

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Jazz club to get first look next month

EvanstonNow - Mon, 01/26/2026 - 09:38

Land Use Commission hearing scheduled for Feb. 11.

NU AAUP Dispatches: Northwestern sells out for $270 Million in cash flow, not $715 million

Daily Northwestern - Mon, 01/26/2026 - 07:00

In the middle of Thanksgiving break, Northwestern announced “the deal.” NU would pay a $75 million fine, enforce a definition of antisemitism widely condemned as propaganda,  and issue a titanium “Wildcard” to federal law enforcement: “Northwestern will maintain a security infrastructure, including Northwestern University Police Department resources, private security assets, and cooperation arrangements with local,...

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