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The mayoral series
AN EVANSTON COMMUNITY PODCAST
Evanston has
a lot to say.
Honest, curious conversations with the people shaping life in our city.
Conversations worth crossing
the street for.
Fresh from the neighborhood
Latest conversations
Listen to the latest
Evanston Mayoral Election Series with Candidate Stephanie Mendoza.EP
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The mayoral series
The Biss years, unfinished business, and what comes next
with Mayor Daniel BissEP
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The 602 Sidebar
Amateur Hour, Summer Recap & What’s Next
with Sarah & MaddieEP
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Retail & placemaking
What’s missing in Evanston, why downtown feels empty, and how to build better places
with Claire SeizovicEP
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Small business & community
Growing the small business pie in Evanston, one storefront at a time
with Maggie Peng of Pink & TanEP
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Parenting & connection
Modern parenting, social isolation, and how to actually find your village
with Emma Huntley & Meera SinhaEP
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Kids & mental health
Back-to-school stress, middle school chaos, and why you should stop asking “How was your day?”
with Amy OwenEP
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Civic life
A D65 dad, a rejected committee application, and the FOIA request that started it all
with Tom HaydenEP
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Real estate & community
The Evanston housing market, the ugly house, and finding your place
with Allie PayneEP
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Meet your hosts
Why we started The 602 and what we love about Evanston
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Why we made this
Evanston is full of people with interesting stories to tell.
The 602 is a podcast about the people, ideas, businesses, debates, and small moments that shape life in Evanston.
We ask questions, stay curious, and make room for the kind of conversation that usually happens after the meeting ends.
Our partners
Studio partner
Recorded at SPACE in Evanston, Illinois.
Community partner
A new online community, launching in Evanston.
Your co-hosts
Hi, we’re Sarah & Maddie.
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Sarah Shaftal
Evanston parent, local-news obsessive, and the friend you want beside you for the real conversation.
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Maddie Bergier Schofield
Operator, community-builder, mom of three, and enthusiastic asker of follow-up questions.
Come hang out with us
Your next neighborhood
conversation starts here.
New conversations from Evanston, Illinois.