Good morning, Evanston.

Terry Sullivan, a longtime Evanston magazine writer celebrated for his storytelling, died Oct.

13 at age 81 after a long illness; visitation is at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 26 at St. John XXIII-St. Nicholas Church (806 Ridge Ave.).

The new Ryan Field opened Wednesday and drew hundreds of guests, including alumni and local leaders, who toured the stadium, enjoyed complimentary tastings and half-price food at on-site markets in Evanston — exploring a modern venue designed for sports, concerts and special events.

Volunteers will build a playground designed by local kids at Clyde-Brummel Park (600 Brummel Street) on Thursday, Oct.

29 starting at 8:30 a.m.; the City, KABOOM, and the Purpose and Calling Foundation have organized the one-day event, which will end with a build week celebration at 2:30 p.m.

BriteCo, an Evanston insurtech firm, removed its coverage caps on jewelry, previously $300,000 per item and $750,000 per collection, in late September and now reviews pieces of any value to compete with larger insurers (serving over 3,000 jewelers with custom appraisal software).

The Arts Council is reviewing mural contest submissions for a digital design to be displayed on Ryan Field’s southeast facade after the contest closes Friday night.

The council will also plan an Evanston Live Arts Festival next summer — a project funded by NU and managed with city officials.

District 65 announced that its before- and after-school care (SACC) for about 350 students will close at the end of the school year in a $20 million budget cut to stabilize finances.

Parent Samantha told the board that working families depend on SACC and need more affordable care options.

District 65 administrators presented tentative school boundaries on Oct.

13 that could reassign 713 students and lead to the closure of Lincolnwood and Dewey Elementary. Parents in Evanston expressed concerns over trust and property values + called for clearer explanations from the board.

District 65 held a public feedback session Wednesday at Foster Elementary School with about 30 community members discussing academic rigor, improved communication, and closing opportunity gaps as the district searches for a new superintendent after Angel Turner’s departure.

The final session runs today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nichols Middle School.

The Evanston Public Library board set February as the target date to hire a new executive director, approving a job description with compensation ranging from $155,507 to $233,261.

Interviews will begin in November as a Philadelphia-based firm collects input from staff and community members.

The Evanston Public Library will host three health and wellness events for older adults in November.

A stretching and stress relief workshop runs on Nov. 2 at the Main Library, a Medicare session occurs on Nov. 4 in the Falcon Room, and a balance workshop is scheduled on Nov. 9.