NEWS

McGaw YMCA to Honor Emerson Street Y in New Signage Plan 
September 30, 2024
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McGaw YMCA is set to begin new interior signage installations, including the “Emerson Street Walkway,” honoring the legacy of the historic Emerson Street YMCA.  EVANSTON, IL. — McGaw YMCA is excited to announce that installation of interior signage for its Signage & Wayfinding project will begin in October. This marks […]

Signage & Wayfinding Installation Begins Soon
September 30, 2024
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We’re excited to share that the installation of interior signage and wayfinding graphics will begin shortly. This is a key milestone in our Signage & Wayfinding project, aimed at improving navigation within and around the 1000 Grove Street building. Here’s what you can expect during this phase: Wall and door […]

McGaw YMCA Celebrates the Life of Former Board Member and Friend William “Bill” Logan, Jr.
August 8, 2024

Photo credit: Logan Family It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Chief William “Bill” Logan, Jr., a cherished community leader, board member, and beloved friend of the YMCA in Evanston. He passed away on July 21. Please read the obituary. Chief Logan was an active member […]

McGaw Y Swim Team Breaks Records at YMCA National Long Course Championship
August 8, 2024

Eight McGaw YMCA Swim Team (MYST) swimmers competed in the YMCA National Long Course Championship, the highest level of competition among YMCAs across the nation. EVANSTON, IL. — Eight swimmers from the McGaw YMCA Swim Team (MYST) recently competed in the 2024 YMCA National Long Course Championship in Ocala, FL, […]

A Century in the Making: Register for Camp Echo’s 100th Anniversary Weekend
July 31, 2024
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Join Camp Echo supporters for a historic celebration weekend September 20-22.  FREMONT, MI – McGaw YMCA’s Camp Echo invites the community to register for its highly anticipated 100th Anniversary culminating event scheduled for September 20-22. Spend the weekend at Camp Echo to commemorate a century of cherished memories and community spirit. […]