District 65 Enrollment Falls 4% to 5,406
School District 65 projects K-8 enrollment will drop below 5,000 students by 2031-32, continuing a decade-long decline.
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Evanston Lifestyle News
This page covers cultural trends, family life, shifts in daily habits, household choices and leisure activities. Reporting looks at how these elements shape the city and the surrounding areas.
Family
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Do you think your local government is doing enough to keep winter sidewalks accessible?
Evanston Expands Snow Shoveling Help for Residents
The city's free program pairs older adults and residents with disabilities with volunteers for winter snow removal.
Pets
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Should your local government prioritize accessibility upgrades regardless of the project's total cost?
Evanston Residents Protest Impending Dog Beach Closure
Local pet owners gathered at City Hall to express frustration over the indefinite closure of the popular beach area.
Home
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Do you believe university housing renovations justify the temporary disruptions to student living conditions?
Northwestern Residents Face Construction Odors in Bobb Hall
Undergraduate students are advised to keep windows closed as renovations continue at the adjoining McCulloch Hall.
Education
Northwestern Honors Sheinelle Jones With Alumnae Award
The Today show host received the 2026 Distinguished Alumnae Award at a ceremony on October 2, 2026.
Culture
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Do you think Evanston's local institutions adequately serve its Latino residents?
Coalición Latina Gathers Over 30 in Evanston
Evanston Latinos' new initiative held its second session, pressing for Spanish language access, youth mental health services, and housing.
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Day to day, that means local cultural shifts, family and education trends, home and real estate choices, and how the city spends its time. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Changing economic conditions often drive the way residents approach household budgets and leisure time. Evolving generational habits and the availability of amenities remain the most frequent drivers of stories here.