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Julia Richardson

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A graphic combining American flag imagery with a close-up image of Evanston, Illinois on a map. The shape of Evanston is outlined in tan with a red grid, with Lake Michigan in blue to the east and other areas of Illinois, colored in red with white stars, to the west.

City Clerk Devon Reid leads in 8th Ward aldermanic race still too close to call

April 6, 2021
A split-screen photo of two headshots. One is of Peter Braithwaite, on the left, wearing a dark suit and blue checked shirt against a gray background, and the other is of Darlene Cannon, wearing a dark gray shirt and silver necklace with a light blue stone against a light blue background.

Here is where Evanston’s 2nd Ward aldermanic candidates stand on the issues

April 5, 2021
An illustration of a red, white and blue “I Voted” pin with a blue, polka-dotted background

The Daily Northwestern’s Policy Guide to Evanston’s 8th Ward Aldermanic Candidates

March 25, 2021
State rep. La Shawn Ford. Ford, along with Evanston’s own Meleika Gardner, helped to draft inclusive education bills, which were signed into law by Gov. J.B Pritzker.

Gov J.B. Pritzker signs inclusive education act, includes bills co-authored by Evanston’s Meleika Gardner

March 11, 2021
District 65 and District 202 held a joint board meeting on Monday. Members discussed joint literacy programs and next steps to achieve student literacy goals.

Board members discuss joint literacy programs in joint D65/D202 meeting

March 1, 2021
A storefront view of Gyros Planet, featuring signs detailing their specials and text on the windows reading, “Soup”, “Gyros”, “Salad”, and “Burgers”

Gyros Planet and Taqueria can stay open after outpour of community support

March 1, 2021
Mayoral candidate and former state Sen. Daniel Biss. Biss received an endorsement from Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday.

Gov. Pritzker endorses mayoral candidate Daniel Biss; opponents respond

February 18, 2021
Tomate Fresh Kitchen owner Tania Merlos-Ruiz. Merlos-Ruiz cited weather concerns for postponing the restaurant’s reopening in a Facebook post on Sunday.

Tomate Fresh Kitchen postpones reopening to early March

February 15, 2021
DJ Johnny Price. Price curated a 24 hour playlist in collaboration with Main-Dempster Mile.

Main-Dempster Mile, local DJ partner to pump up the Evanston community

February 7, 2021
District 65 and District 202 held a joint board meeting on Monday. Members discussed joint literacy programs and next steps to achieve student literacy goals.

Superintendent Devon Horton talks hybrid learning, racial equity goals

February 2, 2021
Ald. Tom Suffredin (6th). Suffredin was the only city council member to oppose the security contract extension, citing concerns about a lack of support for individuals experiencing homelessness.

City council approves contract extension for security services at Civic Center, in parking garages

January 26, 2021
City clerk and 8th Ward aldermanic candidate Devon Reid. Reid made his case for the Eighth Ward seat in a Tuesday debate that escalated after Ald. Rainey made a racially charged remark toward the clerk.

Devon Reid emphasizes affordable housing, transparency in 8th Ward aldermanic race

January 24, 2021
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Simmons participated in a conversation surrounding racial healing and reparations on Tuesday.

YWCA talks racial healing and reparations

January 19, 2021
Gabrielle J. Walker, owner of 4 Suns Fresh Juice with muralist David Anthony Geary.

4 Suns Fresh Juice sees outpouring of support after owner tests positive for COVID-19

January 13, 2021
Jennifer and William Eason stand behind the counter at Jennifer’s Edibles. Jennifer’s Edibles is set to receive part of Evanston Community Foundation’s latest round of grants.

Evanston Community Foundation announces grants to help address homelessness, food security and mental health

January 11, 2021
Shawn Kohli and Anthony Scala, former Volkswagen employees, purchased the City Volkswagen of Evanston last July.

Some Downtown Evanston restaurants see revenue increase as NU underclassmen return to campus

January 10, 2021
Housing and grants division manager Sarah Flax. Flax says new development at 1900 Sherman Ave will exceed compliance with Evanston’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance

City Council approves building development on Sherman Ave

November 24, 2020
Medill alumna Clarke Humphrey. As Deputy Digital Director for Joe Biden, Humphrey has successfully directed a mostly grassroots-based online fundraising program.

Medill alumna Clarke Humphrey emphasizes the importance of a representative political space

November 2, 2020
City residents objected to a 4.9% tax increase during a recession at Monday’s City Council meeting

City Council to allow residents to park vehicles on a parkway

October 12, 2020
The Ripple: The Cost of the Election for College Students

The Ripple: The Cost of the Election for College Students

October 5, 2020
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Simmons participated in a conversation surrounding racial healing and reparations on Tuesday.

Reparations Subcommittee discusses plans for moving forward with their goals, including a new commission

September 27, 2020
The Ripple: BLM and the Ballot

The Ripple: BLM and the Ballot

September 23, 2020
Mayor Steve Hagerty. Hagerty announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election.

City Council receives economic development update and recommendations in light of COVID-19 impact

September 15, 2020
City Council introduced the final version of the 2021 budget for adoption at the next council meeting on Nov. 23.

Human Services Committee discusses reallocation of EPD personnel

August 31, 2020
City residents objected to a 4.9% tax increase during a recession at Monday’s City Council meeting

Human Services Committee reviews crisis response services

August 17, 2020
Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd). Braithwaite, chair of the Alternatives to Arrest Committee, highlighted some steps committee members have taken to establish alternatives to arrest.

City staff discuss youth outreach, employment opportunities and alternatives to arrest during policing Q&A

August 17, 2020
Katherine Conte and Juan Zuniga. Zuniga will succeed Conte as ASG president following her resignation.

A Guide to Associated Student Government; members plan to prioritize diversity, communication and transparency amid COVID-19

August 16, 2020
Chief Financial Officer Hitesh Desai. Desai said Evanston’s projected revenue shortfall is around $12 million.

City Council reviews 2020 budget projections, COVID-19 grants and 2021 budget plans

August 10, 2020
Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th). Fleming expressed an interest in moving forward with reallocating police funding in order to show commitment to the community’s interests.

Human Services Committee reviews police services and response models in hopes of moving towards defunding

August 4, 2020
Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd). Braithwaite said he does not want the recent Confederate flag incident to distract city officials from other initiatives.

Human Services Committee discusses issues of free speech after Confederate flag incident

August 3, 2020
Police Chief Demitrous Cook. Cook emphasized the importance of residents having options when it comes to ways they can file police complaints.

Mayor Hagerty discusses complaint process during policing Q&A

August 3, 2020
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Simmons held a Fifth Ward meeting to listen to residents’ feedback in response to recent shootings.

Ald. Rue Simmons holds Fifth Ward meeting in light of recent shootings

July 28, 2020
Police Chief Demitrous Cook. Cook outlined Evanston Police Department’s practices in terms of 8 Can’t Wait during Hagerty’s discussion on Monday.

Mayor Hagerty discusses use of force and body cameras at Q&A

July 27, 2020
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Simmons emphasized the Reparations Subcommittee’s plans to include both new homebuyers and current homeowners in restorative housing programs.

Reparations subcommittee to use $400,000 toward restorative housing programs

July 26, 2020
The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. The city has named three finalists for its next city manager.

City Council discusses relocation of city staff from the Civic Center to Evanston Public Library

July 14, 2020
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Simmons said an understanding of Evanston’s past policies and practices will help the Reparations Subcommittee advance its agenda

Reparations subcommittee recounts Evanston’s history of discriminatory policies and practices

July 12, 2020
Evanston Police Chief Demitrous Cook. Cook said accountability within police departments has become more of a priority in recent years.

Mayor Hagerty, Cook County police force members discuss police training

July 6, 2020
Staff held a city manager recruitment meeting after residents called on Evanston to include public input in the search process.

Evanston residents voice concerns about racial equity, accountability and the city budget at city manager recruitment meeting

June 30, 2020
Chief Financial Officer Hitesh Desai. Desai projected a $12 million revenue loss in the 2020 budget, a $1.4 million jump since the staff’s last projection to City Council.

Chief Financial Officer and Budget Coordinator present City Council with a budget update

June 23, 2020
Deputy City Manager Kimberly Richardson. Richardson emphasized the importance of recognizing biases embedded in Evanston’s practices

Deputy city manager presents racial equity update to City Council

June 22, 2020
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th). Rainey has apologized to City Clerk Devon Reid for remarks she made at a Feb. 2 debate for Eighth Ward aldermanic candidates.

Reparations subcommittee discusses Home Buyer Assistance Benefit Program

June 21, 2020
Ald. Donald Wilson (4th). Wilson expressed concern about the city’s spending of funds to demolish a property at 2012 Maple Avenue

Aldermen hold funding for demolition of Maple Ave. building

May 26, 2020
Interim City Manager Erika Storlie. Storlie has held her position for over a year while the city has continued its search for the next city manager.

City could lose up to $20 million in revenue

April 28, 2020
Kim Foxx at the Illinois Primary Election night earlier this year. Foxx was reelected for Cook County State’s Attorney Tuesday night, pulling in 52 percent of the votes.

Cook County state attorney Kim Foxx wins primary, seeks re-election in November

April 21, 2020
Illinois will receive $4.9 billion total to support state and local governments. Aside from government, Illinois sectors such as public health and transit will receive aid from the CARES Act.

Stimulus bill to fund Evanston school districts, child care programs

April 16, 2020
Ald. Cicely Fleming. Fleming expressed her opposition of the adoption of the resolution to settle Shannon Lamaster v. City of Evanston et al.

Aldermen approve a $60,000 settlement in discrimination case

April 15, 2020
Mayor Steve Hagerty. Hagerty emphasized to Evanston residents that COVID-19 crisis efforts need to continue.

Evanston state of emergency extended to May 11

April 13, 2020
Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th). The city approved a budget with a one percent property tax increase Monday, but Fleming said the city should also draw funding from the University’s $1 million Good Neighbor Racial Equity Fund.

Human Services Committee discusses new ways Evanston residents could file police complaints

March 2, 2020
Kumar Jensen in a black shirt sitting in a chair.

Kumar Jensen presents sustainability update to City Council

February 25, 2020
Ald. Thomas Suffredin (6th) at Monday’s City Council meeting. Suffredin asked if city manager applicant names or information could be disclosed via a FOIA request.

GovHR introduces potential city manager recruitment schedule to City Council

February 25, 2020
A package of Humalog KwikPen insulin injectors photographed in a pharmacy in Remington, Va., on February 26, 2019. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law a cap on insulin prices in state-regulated health plans.

Insulin price cap signed into law

February 9, 2020
Climate Action and Resilience Plan coordination meeting evaluates goals

Climate Action and Resilience Plan coordination meeting evaluates goals

January 23, 2020
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th). Rainy inquired about the possibility of home sharing in Evanston.

City Council tackles affordable housing at Tuesday’s meeting

January 22, 2020
The impact of 150 years of women

The impact of 150 years of women

October 21, 2019

Richardson: The cold doesn’t scare me away

October 2, 2019
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