NEWS
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 surfaces in key areas will be prepped and painted, followed by the installation of the first set of large-format wayfinding graphics. Please note that not all areas on every floor will receive new graphics during this initial installation, but work will continue until all member-serving spaces are completed. Temporary signs […]
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 and supporter of the Emerson Street Branch YMCA until its closure in 1969, a result of the Y-USA’s nationwide desegregation efforts. A noted athlete, he participated in Emerson Y sports teams and learned to swim there. He later joined the McGaw YMCA. Reflecting on his experience with the Emerson St. […]
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, achieving top finishes and setting both team and personal records. This elite competition brought together over 1,000 of the nation’s most talented young swimmers, representing 98 YMCA teams from across the country. After months of dedicated training under the guidance of Coach Michael Fleming, the MYST swimmers showcased their talent […]