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🌱 Patch AM: How would $16 million reshape Evanston’s parks next year?

Also check out 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival on the Evanston Patch calendar

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Hi Evanston! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How would $16 million reshape Evanston's parks next year?
  • Which math stars are coming to Northwestern's late-August Evanston conference?
  • Can this revamped NU squad finally put Evanston on volleyball's map?

Also on today's calendar: 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 75, low: 63.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City eyes $16M in park improvements (evanstonnow.com) — Evanston is weighing more than $16 million in park and recreation upgrades next year, with the biggest share going to a major Mason Park expansion and new nature trail. City staff say a new strategy of whole-park renovations and ADA fixes is improving safety and accessibility, but warn the sharply higher funding levels may be hard to sustain.
   

2. Upcoming Conferences: Department of Mathematics (northwestern.edu) — Northwestern University will host a high-level mathematics conference in Evanston from August 31 to September 4, bringing leading researchers in ergodic theory, symbolic dynamics, and combinatorics to town. Additional math-focused events are planned on campus in 2027, offering more chances for local students and scholars to engage with visiting experts.
   

3. NU volleyball is ready to put Coach Tim Nollan's vision to the test (dailynorthwestern.com) — Northwestern volleyball is banking on a large freshman class and Coach Tim Nollan's long-term recruiting vision to elevate the Wildcats in the Big Ten, all while juggling demanding academics in Evanston. Players describe a deeper, more versatile roster, a scrappy defensive identity, and ambitions to return to the NCAA Tournament and someday bring a national championship home to Evanston.
   

4. Trial set for Evanston man charged with animal cruelty, torture (evanstonnow.com) — A jury trial is set for Oct. 5 for an Evanston man charged with multiple felony counts of animal torture and aggravated cruelty involving his poodle and poodle-mix dogs. Prosecutors allege the animals suffered pain and health problems from having their mouths zip tied, while the defense argues there was no intent to torture. All of the dogs have since been rehabilitated and adopted from a suburban rescue.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • New Faces In New Places Key For Kits —Dennis Mahoney Read on Patch
  • THIS SUNDAY, I need someone to help throw out garbage from a move, there's quite a bit.
    $20 hour Im on 2nd floor and the garbage is in the alley. Please contact Karen @karsie.vena@gmail.com. (Nextdoor Mideast Evanston)
  • Dear neighbors, I've just moved in and have some small furniture to assemble.
    Could anyone recommend a reliable handyman? Many thanks. (Nextdoor Ridge)
  • Evanston/Skokie School District 65 posted a job opening for Warehouse Inventory Clerk/Driver in Evanston. Apply here.
  • Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Meat Team Member (Service Counter) - Part Time in Evanston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Evanston here.

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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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