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Also on today's calendar: ClarkeToberfest: A Weekend of Fall Festivities at the Harley Clarke Mansion and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. City plans nearly $100M in 2027 capital spending (evanstonnow.com) — Evanston officials are weighing nearly $100 million in 2027 capital projects, from park and plaza fixes to major water and sewer upgrades, even as reserves face pressure. The plan leans on bonds, grants and higher user fees, including a proposed 25% residential water rate hike and increases to trash collection, which could noticeably raise typical household bills next year.
2. Evanston varsity hockey off to fast start, but knows there's work to be done (evanstonroundtable.com) — Evanston Township High School's varsity hockey team has ripped off eight straight wins and now faces a big home test today at Robert Crown, with games against Stevenson at 11:30 a.m. and York at 4 p.m. With 16 seniors, strong goaltending and a top-10 state ranking, the Wildkits are eyeing a North Central Division title and a deeper state tournament run.
3. Council will get first look at budget in final meeting with Mayor Biss (evanstonroundtable.com) — Evanston residents face a pivotal City Council meeting tonight as officials unveil the first draft of the 2027 budget, including proposed hikes to property taxes and water rates. The session will also be Mayor Daniel Biss's final meeting before his Oct. 18 resignation, triggering an April 2027 special election and a short-term acting mayor chosen by fellow councilmembers.
4. Indigenous Peoples' Day events throughout the Midwest (fox6now.com) — Evanston residents can mark Indigenous Peoples' Day with free admission and craft activities at the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum on Monday, part of a wider slate of Midwest celebrations. The guide also spotlights related cultural events in Chicago, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, offering options if you're traveling or have regional ties.
5. Davy Knowles at Space in Evanston, IL (loudhailermagazine.com) — A beloved touring guitarist is set to play an intimate, 90-minute, no-openers show at SPACE in Evanston, where fans recently got a sneak peek at his new songs. Reviewers say the venue's cozy feel and the band's easy chemistry turn the night into a relaxed, communal experience, with fresh material that already has local audiences tapping along enthusiastically.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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