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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