Emily Tran

Reporter · Evanston, IL

Emily Tran is a passionate arts reporter with a degree in Fine Arts from Columbia College Chicago. She previously worked at the Chicago Reader and brings her love for local culture and creativity to her reporting on Evanston's vibrant arts scene.

3 stories from Emily Tran in Evanston

Evanston Wildkits cross country team running together on a scenic course, showcasing teamwork and determination.

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ETHS boys cross country: Praeuner leads Kit runners to sectional

In the crisp air of a Saturday morning, the tension of the Illinois High School Association Class 3A Niles West Regional race hung like mist over the runners. Evanston junior Andrew Praeuner, a fierce competitor, found himself just one-tenth of a second shy of an individual championship, a mere...

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Trio Globo with Howard Levy to perform two shows at Studio5

Trio Globo, an acoustic chamber jazz and world music group, is playing at Studio5 on Oct. 30. It s the first time the group will grace the Studio5 stage and it s their only Chicago-area performance, but member Howard Levy, who lives in Evanston, has played at Studio5 and other local venues several...

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A decade after his first bid, Jeff Smith enters mayor’s race in final minutes of filing

Jeff Smith speaks during public comment at a City Council meeting in January 2025. Credit: Richard Cahan Attorney and frequent city critic Jeff Smith filed to run for mayor in the final minutes of the filing period Monday afternoon, becoming the sixth and final candidate on the Feb. 23 primary...

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