Everything Evanston: Recent Episodes
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Explore some of Evanston’s boba shops on today’s episode of Everything Evanston. [nat sound: entering boba shop] SHAE LAKE: In a college town, it’s not unusual to see a bright, bubbly storefront where students love to gather to get bubble tea. In downtown Evanston, there are at least seven. We’re going to explore a few...
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An update on Ryan Field’s demolition since it began on Feb. 16. Since then, most of the structure is no longer standing and preparations for construction are underway. [nat sound of Ryan Field construction] ANAVI PRAKASH: These are the sounds of the Ryan Field demolition. Peeking through the fence that surrounds the former stadium, only...
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A look into the Evanston MLK Day celebration and performers’ creative processes behind their performances. [MC4 singing “Stand Up”] ANAVI PRAKASH: That was MC4 Music, a singing group made up of siblings Chantal, Charity, Chamaya and Carlis Moody. They performed at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration held at the...
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Evanston City Council is voting about whether to rebuild Ryan Field on Monday. Listen to a recap of the debate behind the stadium’s rebuild before the big vote. YVI RUSSELL: I’m also opposed to the construction of the new stadium on the grounds of the demolition. The demolition is going to pollute our environment...
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Evanston claims to be the birthplace of the famous ice cream sundae – but so do several other cities! The Daily spoke to Evanston historians and ice-cream lovers to get the scoop. MIKA ELLISON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Mika Ellison. This is Everything Evanston, a podcast about the people, businesses and goings-on...
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Northwestern students will land on Planet Dillo with Mayfest’s alien-themed Dillo Day 2023 on Saturday, May 20. On Season 3, Episode 6 of Digital Diaries, students share how they survived Dillo Day 2022 and their tips for people attending this year. AARON KLOBNAK: If you go to Northwestern, you attend Dillo. MADISON BRATLEY:...
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This week, Everything Evanston’s Rapid Recap of City Council covers two major pieces of legislation and a rooster. The Council voted to approve changes to its current licensing legislation, as well as to approve a contract for the Evanston Animal Shelter construction. Reporter Lily Shen also speaks to assistant city editor William Tong about his...
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This week, Everything Evanston’s Rapid Recap of City Council covers their discussion of Harley Clarke Mansion as well as other proposed amendments and ordinances. Angeli Mittal also spotlights a story on ETHS’ disproportionate suspension of black students. [music] MIKA ELLISON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Mika Ellison. This is Everything Evanston, a podcast about...
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This week, Everything Evanston’s Rapid Recap of City Council includes discussions of ARPA funding and a new ordinance banning cashless businesses. We also dive into a story on the new environmental justice investigation initiative in Evanston. [music] MIKA ELLISON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Mika Ellison. This is Everything Evanston, a podcast about the...
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This week, Everything Evanston’s Rapid Recap of City Council includes debate about the proposed plastic bag tax, as well as continued plans for the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center and a prohibition on cashless establishments in Evanston. Then, we speak with city reporter Jorja Siemons on Evanston’s new budget for the 2023 fiscal year. [music] MIKA ELLISON:...
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Everything Evanston explores Edible Evanston, a non-profit growing food in the community and for the community. The podcast explores the initiatives they have been working on. TIM SONDER: I think we find that people really get a greater understanding of how they fit into the natural world and how important all the creatures out there...
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Joy Fu released her first album this past August. We took a deep dive into the album to learn about Joy’s inspirations. Learn how coffee and the SAT influenced “Impromptu Sailing.” [music: Joy Fu “99 million”] LAURA SIMMONS: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Laura Simmons and this is Deep Dive — a Sound Source series...
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[MUSIC] SHANNON TYLER: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Shannon Tyler. ELLA JEFFRIES: And I’m Ella Jeffries. SHANNON TYLER: And this is Everything Evanston, a podcast about the people, business and goings-on in Evanston, Illinois. ELLA JEFFRIES: Today, we’re introducing a new series on Everything Evanston, called Rapid Recap, giving you the rundown on...
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Dawn Okamoto started Secret Treasures Antiques and Collectibles as an opportunity to get out of the corporate world and into a passion-driven career. Nearly 30 years later, the shop’s limited real estate boasts everything from a full wall of china to magazines from the Cold War era. Dawn’s wares are old, but her work never...
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The new Plant Shop Evanston opened up in downtown Evanston in July. Seth Wallen, the general manager, and Johnathan Thomas Smith, a carnivorous plant and orchids expert, talk about how the shop opened, how they became plant experts and what their favorite experiences at the shop have been so far. Through their work, they teach...
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The 46-year-old Evanston Farmers’ Market managed to survive the COVID-19 pandemic by coming together as a community. Now, vendors and market organizers say they’re facing a new hurdle: a controversial relocation proposal that would force them to adapt to new circumstances again. It’s a decision that some believe could change the identity of the market...
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Evanston’s business scene looks a lot different today than it did one year ago when COVID-19 began, and even more different than it did decades ago. The Daily sat down with Evanston business owners and residents and asked them what changed, how they’re handling the pandemic and what’s in store for Evanston’s future. JENNIFER EASON:...
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Indivisible Evanston worked throughout the Trump administration to resist its agenda and ensure a Democratic victory in 2020. When COVID-19 hit, leaders and volunteers pivoted to a virtual format in order to continue voter registration and get-out-the-vote initiatives, along with other campaigns in the election year. ALEXA CROWDER: From the Daily Northwestern, I’m Alexa Crowder....
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Northwestern University and Evanston — name a more iconic duo. It’s an age-old relationship, filled with ups, downs and even a battle before the Supreme Court. You know, all the usual couple stuff. Yet they seem to always come back to each other. In this episode of Everything Evanston, we will take a deep dive...
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The Daily Northwestern · Everything Evanston: Life Under the Stay-At-Home Order: Part 1 Life looks a little different than it did a few months ago. We checked in with a few Evanston residents to see how their lives have shifted after COVID-19 hit. ETHS senior Sarah Parisien celebrated her birthday, graduated and went to prom...
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In the days ahead of the stay-at-home order ending, The Daily spoke with Evanston residents about how they’ve been keeping busy under quarantine. These interviews have been edited for clarity and brevity. Shruti Vijay Local artist Shruti Vijay has spent much of her time observing and sketching the new quarantine lifestyle. With school and parks...
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The Daily Northwestern · Everything Evanston: Food Pantries in a Pandemic How are Evanston’s food pantries responding to a surge in food insecurity due to COVID-19? Hillside Food Pantry’s operations manager explains how the pantry adapted to meet the challenge, and a longtime volunteer walks us through a day at the pantry. MAIA SPOTO: From...
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MAX LUBBERS: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Max Lubbers, and this is Everything Evanston. Let’s take a minute to think back to what life was like during the 1980s. Maybe you’re imagining iconic trends like fluffy hair or neon. But beneath all of that, the punk music scene was ramping up. CHRIS KEAN: There was...
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DELANEY NELSON: From the Daily Northwestern, this is Everything Evanston. I’m Delaney Nelson. With more than 10 cafes in the downtown area, coffee shops are a staple of the city of Evanston, giving students and community members a variety of locations to choose from. But with so much competition, what can the keepers of Evanston’s...
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MAX LUBBERS: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Max Lubbers, and this is Everything Evanston. In the basement of Willard Elementary School, there is a room cluttered with instruments. You have to be careful when you’re walking around so you don’t bump into a drum set, guitar or keyboard. And in the middle of all of...
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MAX LUBBERS: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Max Lubbers, and this is Everything Evanston. It’s been almost five months since Wally Bobkiewicz’s final day as city manager. He announced his resignation on August 13th of last year, and on the same day, Mayor Steve Hagerty released a statement. Within it, he said the city manager...
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CHRISTOPHER VAZQUEZ: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Christopher Vazquez, and this is Everything Evanston. One day, when Eileen Hogan Heineman was twelve years old, her neighbors started getting riled up about something she didn’t quite understand. They were planning to protest the bussing of seven black students into a nearby all-white public school. EILEEN HOGAN...
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HEENA SRIVASTAVA: We’re on hold with Verilife Medical Marijuana Dispensary. Their music is really elegant. JOSH IRVINE: I remember I once tried to call The New York Times. The Helpline. And it was just horrifying. SRIVASTAVA: Their wait music? IRVINE: It was so distorted and awful and ear-shatteringly painful. SRIVASTAVA: Maybe that’s how they get...
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KALEN LUCIANO: From the Daily Northwestern, I’m Kalen Luciano. Welcome to another episode of “Everything Evanston” CINDY LEVITT: The first night I slept in my new townhouse, I was woken up by a rumbling, and I thought that there was an earthquake. I come to find out it was just the trucks rolling into the...
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KALEN LUCIANO: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Kalen Luciano. Welcome to another episode of Everything Evanston. This week we spoke with Daily Digital Managing Editor Christopher Vazquez about his reporting on gun violence in Evanston. Thanks for tuning in. LUCIANO: Last week, Chris shared the second episode of his documentary series Toppling the Trigger, where...
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KALEN LUCIANO: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Kalen Luciano. Thanks for tuning in, and welcome to the first episode of Everything Evanston. In this installment, community leaders discuss their hopes for reparations, and we take an inside look at the beloved couple who owns Tomate Fresh Kitchen. Last month, aldermen approved reparations recommendations by the...
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