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Parent Shadow Day Coming Up at ETHS
Parents, guardians and relatives can follow their students through the day on Thursday, Oct. 24.
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
Jennifer Fisher, Patch Staff
- Evanston, IL
I have worked for Patch as a local editor since September 2010, when I launched the Northbrook Patch site. I ran that site until taking over as editor in Evanston in May 2012.
I have been involved with the news business since age 12, when my first job was stuffing papers (folding the arts section into the news section, which came separately) for a local newsstand in my hometown. Within a year, I was promoted to selling them on the street, where my biggest sales day coincided with the impeachment of Bill Clinton.
I attended college at the University of Chicago, where I majored in English and wrote for the school newspaper, The Maroon. I went on to earn a master of science degree from the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University.
While in New York, I covered community news for the weekly Our Town, in addition to writing for the alternative weekly New York Press.
Following graduation, I spent two years in St. Louis, working full-time as associate editor for the weekly newspaper Ladue News while freelancing for the West End Word.
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Mary, Mandy & Tommy’s ‘Happily Ever After’ Tale
Three shy rescue cats found a new home and came out of their shells thanks to C.A.R.E. and a new owner.
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Vandal Shatters Rear Window on Orrington
The following information was reported by Evanston Police on Friday, Oct. 11, 2013. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
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Obituary: Margo Butler, 88, Longtime Volunteer and Advocate for Diversity
Butler was a lifelong Evanston resident who volunteered with local schools and worked to nurture a diverse community on various boards and through St. Nicholas Church.
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Evanston Dominick's Stores To Be Sold
All Chicago area Dominick's stores are being sold off by their parent company, Safeway.
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Pickpocket Steals Wallet at Davis Street ‘El’
The following information was reported by Evanston Police on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
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Smylie Bros. Brewery Anticipates Spring 2014 Opening
Smylie Bros. Restaurant and Brewery will offer locally brewed beer and regional American food at 1615 Oak Ave.
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Evanston Man, 44, Escapes Injury In Shooting On Dodge
The 44-year-old Evanston man was not hurt after someone fired a gun out of an Oldsmobile Cutlass in the 1900 block of Dodge Avenue early Thursday morning, according to police.
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Lawyer: Skokie Cop Victim's Face 'Split Open'
The victim's facial bones shattered, she has had surgeries, serious pain and a titanium plate, and cannot eat very well, her lawyer said in a civil suit against a Skokie police officer and the village.
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Police Investigating Shootings, Cite Intensifying Gang Conflict
One person told police he was shot, and bullet holes were found in a car Tuesday evening in the 700 block of Dobson Street, according to police.
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YAMO Show Opens Friday at ETHS; Promises Laughs
The annual student revue opens Friday, Oct. 11, at Evanston Township High School.
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Touhy Avenue Closed West of Skokie Through Oct. 18
Here is how to detour around the blocked railroad crossing.
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Vandal Paints Car Pink
The following information was reported by Evanston Police on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
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Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant Opening This November
Restaurateur Tony Hu is planning to open a franchise of his Lao Sze Chuan restaurant chain in Evanston, offering Szechuan favorites like dry chili chicken and hot pots.
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ETHS Honors 23 Students of the Month
Staff members nominated 23 students, who were recognized for everything from exceptional kindness to following through on commitments.
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Evanston Wins First Regional Golf Crown Since 1996
The Wildkits defeated the Trevians on New Trier's home course with a team score of 302.
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Gunfire Reported on Greenwood, Brown
The following information was reported by Evanston Police on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.
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Obituary: William Pool, Jr., 93, Served in Navy As Gunners Mate
Pool passed away Sept. 22, 2013. He graduated from ETHS, attended Northwestern University and served in the U.S. Navy for four years.
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Obituary: ETHS Grad, Navy Vet Patrick O'Malley, 61
O'Malley passed away Oct. 2, 2013.
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