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The Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate has become the largest social just run/walk event of its kind in the nation, bringing together thousands from all over Chicagoland to run and walk in unity against racial hatred and violence. (Gina Grillo/Pioneer Press)

4,000 runners join Evanston’s Ricky Byrdsong Race Against Hate

June 18, 2024 at 5:56 p.m.

At 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Father’s Day here in Evanston, upwards of 4,000 runners took their position at the starting gate, along Sheridan Road adjacent to Long Field for a...

Juneteenth celebrations are scheduled to return for the June 19 holiday in the northern suburbs of Skokie, Evanston and Glencoe. Pictured here, Evanston Township High School students at the 2024 Juneteenth parade in Evanston. (Gina Grillo/Pioneer Press)

Evanston celebrates 5th annual Juneteenth celebration

June 18, 2024 at 2:43 p.m.

“Freedom is ours!” was the focus of Saturday’s 5th annual Juneteenth Parade and Celebration in Evanston. Parade founder Kemone Hendricks says Juneteenth honors and celebrates the Black community’s resilience and...

Kids were given the chance to celebrate the start of summer vacation at the Winnetka Children's Fair from Friday, June 7 through Saturday, June 8. (Gina Grillo/Pioneer Press)

Winnetka Children’s Fair helps kids celebrate the start of summer vacation

June 10, 2024 at 3:01 p.m.

Kids were king this weekend at the 77th annual anniversary celebration of the Winnetka Children’s Fair– an event with pint-sized carnival games and attractions which helped area children mark this...

The Winnetka Village Green Cenotaph was decorated with a commemorative wreath for the village's Memorial Day celebration. (Gina Grillo/Pioneer Press)

Winnetka hosts 97th annual Memorial Day observance

May 28, 2024 at 10:05 p.m.

A quiet crowd gathered around the Village Green Cenotaph Memorial this Memorial Day as the names of Winnetka’s 94 honored dead were named aloud, over the distant hum of cicadas....

The Peace Award given to Evanston Grows, an urban farming organization dedicated to sustainable agriculture, food access and community empowerment. (Gina Grillo/Pioneer Press)

Evanston Grows receives 2024 Peace Award from local Quaker community

May 21, 2024 at 12:57 p.m.

Evanston Grows received the 2024 Peace Award from local Quaker community Evanston Friends Meeting during the Evanston Grows 3rd annual Seedling Sale Fundraiser outside the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. Evanston Grows...

The Glenview Luxury Imports 3rd annual charity Exotic Car Show Sunday, a showcase of 58 of the rarest of automobiles in the world, in an event honoring our first responders. (Gina Grillo)

Glenview Luxury Imports 3rd annual Charity Exotic Car Show offers 58 rare automobiles for viewing during event

May 20, 2024 at 3:24 p.m.

Under Sunday’s pristinely sunny skies, the Glenview Luxury Imports held their 3rd annual charity Exotic Car Show in downtown Glenview on Railroad Avenue between Dewes Street and Glenview Road, offering...

Northwestern University student runners cheered on their fellow athletes during Saturday’s Lakeshore Shuffle/5K Run Walk at Dawes Park. There were over 150 registered participants. Gina Grillo/for Pioneer Press

Evanston debuts ‘Lakeshore Shuffle’ 5K run and walk

April 30, 2024 at 6:06 p.m.

At 9:00 a.m. on a breezy Saturday morning, Lake Michigan glistened under partly sunny skies, as runners and walkers took their positions at the start gate at Dawes Park for...

Fish Release Day is a way for kids and their families to get their hands into nature. All ages took part, hundreds lining up to fill their live fish buckets at the Lake Glenview Boat Launch in Gallery Park Saturday at 12:30 p.m., participants one by one sending their fish down a metal chute into the Lake, all part of the springtime tradition to restock Lake Glenview. (Gina Grillo)

Families take part in springtime tradition Saturday of releasing fish to restock Lake Glenview

April 22, 2024 at 3:09 p.m.

“Fish Release Day provides a way for kids and their families to get their hands into nature, to touch a fish, and to learn firsthand about how the ecosystem actually...

A U.S. Coast Guard boat stationed at Wilmette Harbor. (Gina Grillo/Pioneer Press)

U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary hosts open house in Wilmette Harbor

April 15, 2024 at 7:20 p.m.

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary members were joined on Saturday by first responders from Wilmette fire and police departments for an open house at the U.S. Coast Guard Station at...

5th Ward Councilmember Bobby Burns addresses the crowd at Evanston’s Skate Park Grand Opening Saturday, hosted by the City’s Parks and Recreation Department at Twiggs Park,1901 Simpson Street. (Gina Grillo/Pioneer Press)

Evanston opens skate park on Simpson Street

April 9, 2024 at 3:08 p.m.

Of the 77 parks with 52 playgrounds owned and maintained by the City of Evanston, voices of area teens have been heard, with their call for the construction of a...

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