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Reel Thoughts: Mary Beth Barone’s Netflix special ‘Galaxy Brain’ is perfectly grim and clever

Daily Northwestern - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 14:45

Comedian and “Overcompensating” actress Mary Beth Barone delivers a witty performance in her first Netflix stand-up special, “Galaxy Brain.”  The special, recorded for Netflix with a live audience, features Barone exploring current politics, pop culture and her own wisdom to solve important problems the world is facing — in less than an hour.  Barone begins...

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Skokie police investigating homicide near border

EvanstonNow - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 14:40

Police say the shooting occurred south of Howard on McCormick.

In wake of Lake Michigan earthquake, researchers say there may have been more that were ...

Google News - Evanston - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 13:38
... Evanston, Illinois, at approximately 2:38 p.m. Wednesday, July 8. There were reports that the quake was felt in multiple north suburbs, including ...

Leahy Park Fieldhouse rehab to begin

EvanstonNow - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 13:19

Expected to be completed by November.

Parents push for less YouTube, more books in schools - CSMonitor.com

Google News - Evanston - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 13:11
Miriam Kendall of Evanston, Illinois, is a parent of three daughters and the founder and executive director of Screen Sense Evanston, a group that ...

<b>Evanston</b> City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza announces bid for mayoral seat - Chicago Tribune

Google News - Evanston - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 11:36
Under Illinois law, all mayoral candidates must collect a minimum of 946 signatures and a maximum of 1,513 signatures from local registered voters in ...

With preservation in mind, Wilmette Park District has its sights set on attaining properties on ...

Google News - Evanston - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 11:31
The two plots the park district is eyeing are located on the Wilmette-Evanston border at 2777 and 2787 Ridge Road. ... Illinois. That's a really ...

Evanston Now seeks revenue manager

EvanstonNow - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 10:38

New position at growing community news website.

&#39;Kits, &#39;Cats and Kids Block Party Returns September 1 - Northwestern Athletics

Google News - Evanston - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 10:18
... Evanston Township High School's (ETHS) Lazier Field (2285 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201). The Block Party is free and open to all members of ...

Time to pay city wheel tax - <b>Evanston</b> Now

Google News - Evanston - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 09:42
All owners of vehicles registered to an Evanston address through the Illinois Secretary of State are required to pay an annual wheel tax. The 2027 ...

Time to pay city wheel tax

EvanstonNow - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 09:40

Online payment portal opens. Deadline is Sept. 30.

Apparel Sale at Gather: Consciously Curated - Final Weekend! | <b>Evanston</b>, <b>IL</b> Patch

Google News - Evanston - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 06:22
Event Details. Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Add to calendar. 1509 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201. Save even more during the IL Tax Holiday at ...

Residents offer ideas for Emerson-Jackson site

EvanstonNow - Wed, 08/12/2026 - 05:33

Next listening session set for Sept. 1.

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