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  • your right she did miss most of whats north 10 paces of ETHS to McCormick but still a good video

  • wow the 70's take me back to Evanston Il

  • hahah evanston sucks 4587 balls.

  • Loved the going to the BK lot and finding a cop!

    Good to see at least some of the old haunts are still around - Hecky's, Gigio's, Buffalo Joe's, JKs.

    And Pine Yard isn't the same - new ownership for several years.

    Win Reis '84

  • You see those old homes everyday when I go to Roycemore School.

  • I went to nichols but Haven hoes got that good good and they girls look way better than nichols.

  • dave's italian kitchen and pineyard are still here! they just moved it think...(i've only lived in evanston about 7 years)

    nice video!

  • wow evanston has a history........? and i grew up here. no fffing way someone commented on this video 11 HOURS AGO!?!?!? LOL NO WAY

    hahaha no one lives in evanston WOW thats too rich........now i want videos from the 80s.

  • Ive been wanting to see a video (or even still photo series) of then and nows of evanston. I remember this drivers ed video they showed at ETHS had you driving around evanston/skokie in like the 60s it looked like. Maybe Ill put an announcement in the review or the roundtable and see if i can get people to send me photos or movies of e-town back in the day, and ill make a movie...stay tuned. Cities should document themselves photographically every 10 years or so, that would be so cool to see.

  • kill yourself for making this video

  • agreed

    1:49 lol

    and I live here

  • I used to love the worlds largest garage sale!

  • Evanston's downtown has changed for the better I suppose. Am glad to see the removal of the world's biggest garage sale parking lot. I'd always thought it wierd to see a big garage in a downtwon central location. It's wierd that this lady would tour Evanston in a cop car. I have zero fond memories of Evanston's cops.

  • great job...! brought back some hidden memories... good times !

  • i went to haven last year nd now go to eths nd no us haven gurls is beta lolz

  • nice editing!

  • i love evanston:]

  • Thanks for the video!!!! It's was great to see Evanston again. I'm a little sad that it has change so much. I went to Miller school, St. Mary's and E.T.H.S Class of 1986. Does anyone remember Nichols night gym? Fun!! How I miss Evanston. Well thanks again and Hello to all the Class of 1986 and for everyone that remembers Evanston. Eavnston is NO.1!!!

  • Yep. There was a shooting in Beardsley in 1996. The handgun was in some dude's bookbag when it went off; the bullet struck someone in the back but he/she was OK. This video was kind of fun though it definitely had a north-side perspective. How about a little tour of the south and west ends? Certainly took me back, though. The Economous' house was for sale? At $1 million, it's probably still on the market. How's Tom? He was my soccer coach. --JC (ETHS '96)

  • OK OK. I found the south side video, too. Cool. The whole city seems even more upscale than it was 10-20 years ago. I've only been back once in the last decade. Not nearly upscale enough now...that's for sure.

  • P.S. Nichols was the sh*t

  • Nichols is for pickles....jk

  • Actually there was a shooting much more recent than 1984. My boy julius shot someone in school in like 95 or 96 in beardsley cafeteria. not that thats a good thing but it is what it is. Class of 1997 JJ

  • Just to let you know the shooting that occured the day before you came to E.T.H.S. was not a gang shooting, Shannon (the boy who was shot) was not in a gang and shot for something even more ridiculous than gangs. I knew both of the kids involved, they were both in my grade, and i hate just because it was two african-american kids everyone thinks it is gang related

  • and ur fat dont eat buff joes 3:42

  • and fuck u bitch iu work there dont diss it fucking bitch go fuck yourself

  • man do i hate u fucking rich people fuck all rich people

  • I thought this video was very entertaining. I'm a 5th generation Evanstonian and I'm also a co-worker of Ofc. Benoit and police officer in Evanston. It saddens me sometimes to see how Evanston has changed (I hate the condos). The old feel of a giving city is fading or is being masked my big city life. I'm still VERY proud this is where I'm from and you did a great job with the quick overview of a beautiful place. Officer. T. Wilson EPD-Graduate of Dewey, Haven and ETHS c/o 96.

  • Wow... what an update that was, I have only been in evanston a handfull of times since

    86' when I graduated.

    thanks for the blast from the past..

  • Haven is much better than Nichols, I'm at Haven now

  • Dave's Italian Kitchen and Pineyard are still in Evanston they have just. been moved

  • I was born and raised in Evanston and graduated from ETHS in 1967. I have only been back to Evanston twice in the 90's. It was like the movie Back to the Future. So much had changed but so much was the same.

  • I left in 1965 (screaming - an 11 year old kid at Orrington PS). My father quit Seabury Western across from Northwestern) to go to Canada. My brother was at Haven, my two sisters were at ETHS. I really appreciate the camera work and selections. I remember Lighthouse Beach and Northwestern. We used to go the the Varsity and Valencia theatres. We swam at Patten pool. We lived close to frat houses. Noyes Street was the closest store. I have to go back. Thanks for the tour.

  • aw this is so cool! i got to eths now im a freshman. i love it there! and yea some people still have those beers w tinfoyl but thats done across the street not on the campus. hahaha cool video!

  • I'm an Evanston man from my heart and soul. I can't wait to move back.

  • This was wild, Wow this is really cool.

  • I went to ETHS in the early 70s. Once I snuck out of gym class with a couple of other girls and we roller skated down the hall! I had a great time in HS. On the other hand, I can't believe how much downtown has changed. Nothing stays the same, does it?

  • Jen Weigel...another 80's chick. Man...wasn't living in the 80's awesome or what?

  • I lived RIGHT BY central on woobbine. i also lived on the big house on the corner of Asbury. my dad built that house

  • Memories! I'm ETHS class of 1993 and moving back to Evanston after more than 10 years abroad. Thanks for the video!

  • get ur facts straight, daves Italian kitchen AND the pine yard are still in Evanston, only relocated, duh.

  • if you guys bothered to read all the comments above, you would see that I copped to these facts-

    we were talking about the OLD Dave's and Pine Yard- not the new

  • @majeski2 Yep, Dave's at least is still.

  • Thanks for posting this. I grew up in Evanston, however we moved to Utah when I was 15. I went to Haven, and one year at ETHS. It was cool to see a lot of those landmarks. I went back in 2000 and it was like going back in time. Just about everything was the same. I wonder if Hot Dog Island is still there in 2008 at the top of Central Street? c-ya...

  • Yes, it's still there, unchanged. I had a wonderful BBQ sandwich there just a couple of weeks ago. Also, Dave's Italian Kitchen is still around, they just moved around the corner, currently located on Chicago Avenue, just south of Church St. The Pine Yard has also re-located, and now sits at the corner of Davis and Oak.

  • Thanks for the fun video. You think things have changed from the 80's...how about a class of 76er missing Wieboldts, Chandlers,and Marshall fields which seemed like eternal landmarks back then, plus Baskins with the glass wall of live monkeys...in a fine clothing store! You 80's folks don't remember this, all the beers nothwithstanding. But it looks like Gigios Pizzia is still there.

    Your use of the police P.A. system was great!

    Good job!

  • I'm a junior now at ETHS---it's my first year at the school. And I do have VERY MIXED feelings about it. Academically, it's a mile better than the school I previously attended in Fox Lake, IL, but honestly, it's very cold and detached in many ways. Who was the choir director when you were in school? I'm not so pleased with the current one, as I'm in the choir. Great video though!!!

  • nichols girls dont paRTY at all haven girls throw good partys

  • fuck yea giovnni

  • Tonight Your Video made it to Phoenix ,Az AWESOME !!!!!!!!!

    a forward to a Haven and a Nichols as well, to answer that question ,from a central ? Evanstonian, Class of 71,

  • nichols run it :)

  • Even old folks from 83 can appreciate this one! Eddie C...class of 83

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  • every year there someone shot in evanston but im still for e-town

  • I moved away from Evanston 4 and a half years ago. I still love to go back and party on the beach and the 9th hole! Great video

  • rich kids . i go to William Rainey Harper High School yah thats right cps public school. its the getto

  • I take offense, I hang with friends at fountain square all the time. They destroyed it with their skateboards, though.

    And haven girls party WAY more than nichols girls IMO >_>

  • good video, however...

    Pine Yard and Dave's are still there, they just moved a few blocks away. The two houses you filmed on Orrington are now owned by the Graham and Gaynor families. Fountain Square has been a haven for bums since the late 90's and no more P.M. Club. Additionally there has been some form of gang violence in front of the school every year since the late 90's

    Good times

  • The Dave's and Pineyard issue already came up- they moved- I was referring to where they WERE- the whole building was leveled. I don't know the Graham's or Gaynor's- again- I was referring to who DID live there when we were in highschool. See South Evanston 20 Years Later for an update on PM Club...and gang violence- yes- but a shooting where bullets penetrated bodies causing major harm? Not every year. Maybe more than once since 1984- but not every year.

  • LOVED the original - and now the South Evanston edition. Sent to many Kits who applaud your efforts! Gigio's, Y dances, 'BMX hot mixes... great memories! Thanks, Jen!

    Ann Biderbost '85

  • I'm a sophmore at ETHS now and this video shows exactly how life in Evanston is: from (Merritt) saying that everybodys had their 1st beer at lighthouse beach to security guards at ETHS saying in a drawl "Ya got a pass?" Thank you for this very well done video.

  • This would have been better if you would have shown the west end and how it has changed. Also your racist comment about needing a police escort to walk infront of the school just shows how seperated the northshore population is from the strife and poverty that exsists 10 steps from where they send there kids to school. I guess its cool for kids to go to school, but YOU should have a police escort hu? E-TOWN RUN IT!!!!

  • racist? someone was KILLED the day before we shot this video in front of the school- and i mention being glad i had a cop with me- and you call me racist?

    PAH-LEEZE!!!

  • Racist is a little much. The kid was actually shot a half a block down (north of Church st) and in the alley. Not in front of the school. Close... but not that close. I'm still exited about your video!!! :)

  • You young whipper snappers should were naughty! Loved the video, esp the music! And beer in tin foil, awesome!

    Marya, '83

  • This mini-doc was GREAT! I loved every thing about it! Perfect.

  • Memories!

    Thanks,

    Colleen O'Grady 87'

  • Great video. Thanks!

    - matthew cooke (class of 1991)

  • Nice E-Town vid---well done!

  • I just realized I have dedicated a lifetime to wearing oxford shirts over polo shirts with popped collars.

  • MMM Buff Joes. Class of 99 ETHS BABY!

  • Seniors did rock! (Frosh 1987-88)

  • The songs from this video really brought me back (even more than the video). GREAT JOB. Maybe "Part III" of this video series should a "Where are they now" montague of all the Wildkits from the late 80's who never left Evanston. By the way, can someone tell me where the "Evanston bloggers" do their blogging. I would love to read about the Kits from my generation.

  • Wow this seriously brings me back. How did that much time go by? You guys look great. I will be watching for part two. Hey, what's the scoop on Chute girls? Alison Buehler '88

  • Jen

    Great stuff! As a former South Sider, I'm already looking forward to seeing the new video. There might be more new condo buildings (but not units!)south of Dempster or so. I have vivid memories of the Y dances. Oh, and Nichols does lead Haven in former juvenile deliquents, no question about it!

    Adam McCarty '87

  • Oh,and if I am correct there was a drive by gang related drive by shooting on the front lawn of E.T.H.S

    in '89.Chris T.

  • Jenny-

    Phifer sent me a message via MySpace to go and watch the video you made-I couldn't believe what I was watching!The last time I was in Evanston was in the winter of '95 and not much had really changed-but now....I have one question since I grew up in Roger's Park and lived in south Evanston for most of my high school years-is the P.M. Club still in existence?And where are all the skaters?Bums have taken over Fountain Square?That's sad....

  • classic! some of you were probably my babysitters. however, i can't believe you took a cop to the ninth hole. traitor.

    O. Holm '93

    orrington, haven, ETHS

  • You're awesome for doing this!

    Bettina

  • hi Jen,

    Wow, that was great, what a trip!!!

    Have a great reunion!!

    Kerry Hackett

    86

  • Kiki,

    You know better than to start the Nichols vs. Haven girls....

    Great job Jen!

    Katie

  • oops!..I guess I was day dreaming back to 1988 when "pop goes my love" came on!

    -Steve

  • Jen,

    Incedible job on the video!This brought back some seriously funny memories. Too bad you couldn't get footage of Mike B's basement! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone and sharing stories. I've sent this on to other Evanstonians. The only songs you were missing were "Pop Goes My Love" and "Let the Music Play"!

    See everyone soon, Steve V.

  • Whoa...that brought me back. Matt Bass just sent me this, and he wants the soundtrack. And I'd like a Popeye pizza. Thanks for the tour of my old hood. Matt Price

  • Due to the multiple requests for the song list- Here it is (in order). If you can't find one of them on line- Mark Imrem (aka "Erv") has them all.

    And Matt- great job with your role in "The Office"

    1. Like Honey to a Bee- Tina B

    2. If You Were Here- The Thompson Twins

    3. Take Me Home- Lisa Lisa

    4. Moments in Love- Art of Noise

    5. Pop Goes My Love- Freeze

    6. Sabotage- Beastie Boys

    7. Genius of Love- Tom Tom Club

    8. Hypnotic Tango- My Mine

  • Lots of fun to watch, Jenny! Thank you. BTW, Dave's Italian Kitchen and Pineyard are still downtown - they just moved. Jason Narducy

  • Hey Jason-

    you're right- I meant to say "where they used to be" is gone- I am a regular to both spots in their "newer" locations- but I should have been more specific.. I'm also getting comments from South Evanston folks who wanted more coverage of their side of town. As it is, this thing barely made it within the 10 minute youtube time limit- so I was trying to keep things brief.

    Stay tuned for a "part two" hitting areas that we couldn't do the first time around.

    Hope you are great!

    Jen

  • Jen:

    Thank you. Not sure why you didn't have cheddar chips on your Buffalo Joe's tray. And the Nichols chick was right on.

    Kiki

  • Kyle has just been removed from the police force for his past admissions...

    good work - nice coverage of the town!

    patrick hughes - 86

    87 - have a great reunion!

  • Very cool video Jen---well done!

  • I loved it Jenny!!!!! Great production quality and awesome music! Wait, why you gotta hold out on the South Evanston houses...? We had a lot of fun in my basement, I think it was Summer of Sophomore year! Thanks Jenny! xo, Lizy

  • wow, that was ('86-ish-wise) bad as hell. i'm so inspired i might go out and get a body wave and frost and tip my bangs. my brother and i just watched it together and loved it. thanks for that, jenny. -tyke o'b

  • It will be good to dance awkwardly to early 80s drum beats with this crew in a year. For some of you it has been WAY TOO LONG.

  • wow i really miss evanston

    (eric key)

  • Very nice J-Dub.... 21 Jump Street meets Cop's live with a little bit of 2Pac resurrection and Boyz-in-Da-Hood!!!!!!!!!

    OUTSTANDING!!!!!!

  • Unbelievable! A shoo-in for best documentary!

    It is so good that the Class of 1987 Reunion site is going to put in on our blog and website.

    I think we deserve to be able to use it because of all of the beer we sported you during the ETHS years.

    Now we are even... Well maybe not... OK, we owe you a case of Mickey's. Or two Stroh's 30 packs...

    Your pal,

    Willie Wildkit

  • Very well done, Jen! You are amazing!! Love the music. -Theresa

  • Great work Jenny!

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