Good morning, Evanston.

Rotary District 6440 will host the World’s Largest Polio Walk at One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Ave on Saturday, Oct.

24. Participants will gather at 9 a.m. for a brief program before the walk begins at 10 a.m. to support efforts to end polio.

New Ryan Field is hosting a Community Appreciation Night and Open House on Wednesday, Oct.

21 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event offers free stadium tours, food tastings from top chefs, half-price dinner options and complimentary parking for guests arriving on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets are required.

Over 60 train enthusiasts gathered last August at the Holiday Inn on Sherman Avenue for the annual Electric Railroaders Association convention in Evanston.

Retired librarian John Barton (from Connecticut) shared his insights while attendees explored tours and discussions on the shrinking U.S. passenger rail system.

District 65 invites community input to help choose its next superintendent during three sessions (Tuesday, Oct.

20 at Chute Middle School; Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Foster Elementary; Thursday, Oct. 22 at Nichols Middle School) where Spanish translation is provided; an online survey remains open until Oct. 30.

The League of Women Voters of Evanston will host a virtual panel on immigration on Nov.

12 at 7 p.m. Panelists including a Rockford lawyer, an Evanston lawyer, a policy counsel and a local executive will discuss advocacy, policy and coalition building (advance questions can be emailed).

Metra is proposing long-term improvements for the Union Pacific North line to add new equipment + increase train frequency, with enhanced service at Main, Davis and Central stations in Evanston.

A virtual public meeting will be held on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.

The League of Women Voters of Evanston will host a free virtual immigration program at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov.

12 + panelists will discuss state and local advocacy, legal services and community resources.

At Friday’s game at Ryan Field, the ETHS band said that some New Trier students hurled racial slurs and insults during the pregame show, while school superintendents promised to investigate and take disciplinary action if those involved are identified.