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As a botanist at the Field Museum, ecologist and conservationist Nigel Pitman mainly studied Amazonian trees. The native trees in Evanston, where he lives, were a mystery to him. In an effort to learn a bit more about the trees that are his neighbors, Pitman bought a tree identification book several years ago and started […] Why some local trees have been sporting ‘smiles’ lately is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for unbiased, in-depth journalism.

District 65’s calendar has nearly 10 days off and half days scattered between now and winter break. These days in District 65, up to winter break, include: Check your own school’s calendar to be sure: Catholic schools have some Archdiocese days off, for instance. Looking to keep kids occupied on these days off? Here’s a […] Keeping kids busy when they’re off from school this fall is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for unbiased, in-depth journalism.

The District 65 school board is in the midst of making one of the most consequential decisions any board can make: selecting a new superintendent. This leader will have a powerful effect on the future of our very challenged district, ideally shepherding in a new era of accountability, transparency, fiscal discipline, strategic thinking and strong […] Letter: District 65 school board needs to get superintendent search right this time is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for unbiased, in-depth journalism.

The 10-unit townhome project at 3233-3249 Central St. has been cleared for construction with only one affordable unit and no major fee after all, resolving a conflict with the city’s affordable housing requirements by taking advantage of an incentive in the law to produce larger affordable units, according to city staff. The city’s Land Use […] Central Street townhomes clear affordability hurdle with ‘loophole’ in city law is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for unbiased, in-depth journalism.

A multi-generational crowd celebrated the start of Hispanic Heritage Month on Tuesday night at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. The free event featured music, dancing, crafts like piñatas and the beloved tradition of breaking a large piñata filled with sweet treats. Every chair was claimed at a long table featuring pinto beans in baskets, ready to […] Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off at Fleetwood-Jourdain Center is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for unbiased, in-depth journalism.