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Coming up on the Evanston Patch calendar: Bach in the City's 'Fantasticus: Bach and Before'

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Good morning Evanston! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Evanston man dies after SUV rollover near Northwestern campus
  • Want your memories included in the new Mapping Black Evanston project?
  • How will new language access efforts change services in Evanston?

Also on today's calendar: Bach in the City's 'Fantasticus: Bach and Before' and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 63, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Driver Killed In Rollover Crash Near Northwestern University: Report (patch.com) — Evanston residents are learning more about a fatal rollover crash near Northwestern University that killed a 65-year-old local man Friday evening at Simpson Street and Sherman Avenue. Police say the SUV was found on its side and the driver later died at a nearby hospital, while the cause of the crash remains under investigation and the victim's name has not yet been released.
   

• Residents get preview of Mapping Black Evanston project (evanstonroundtable.com) — Evanston neighbors gathered at Lula B. Sherman United Methodist Church to preview a new Mapping Black Evanston project that's collecting stories from Black residents for an interactive history map. Organizers are still seeking more local participants to share memories of homes, hangouts, and landmarks that shaped Black life in Evanston and at Northwestern.
   

• Officials discuss expanding language access (evanstonnow.com) — Evanston residents should know that Cook County leaders met in town to expand language access services, highlighting recent steps the city has already taken. Officials discussed new translation tools, countywide translation requirements, and ways to ensure immigrants feel welcome and can access government services despite federal cutbacks.
   

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    Massage therapist, acupuncturist, or similar needed to sublet a room for their own practice. The room is in downtown Evanston at 1609 Sherman Ave.... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wildkits Win, And Believe They're In —Dennis Mahoney Read on Patch
  • Golfers Score Wet Win At IHSA Regional —Dennis Mahoney Read on Patch
  • FOUND HIM!!!
    After four people spent hours looking in every corner of our house and around the neighborhood, we finally found him sleeping among the pots and pans… (Nextdoor Oakton Historic District)
  • Moonrise..
    9/27/26, 6:53pm-7:33pm. Lee St. Beach to NU Campus Dr. #Harvestmoon (Nextdoor Robert Crown)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Evanston. Apply here.
  • Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer - Front Desk in Evanston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Evanston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Skokie

  • India is 'watching your back': Goyal to diaspora in US (hiindia.com)
  • 'Wheel of Fortune' Fans Can't Believe Contestant Lost $67,000 in Painful Episode (opposingviews.com)
  • Analyzing LanzaTech Global (NASDAQ:LNZA) and Quest Resource (NASDAQ:QRHC) (defenseworld.net)

Wilmette

  • May They Rest in Peace: Sr. Kathleen Voss, OP (detroitcatholic.com)
  • Supermarket voted best grocery store in America as customers praise meal kits, variety of offerings (foxwilmington.com)

Ok Evanston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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