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The Reparations Ambassadors program is made up of white and non-black people of color who will take on the responsibility of educating others and fundraising.

Evanston Present and Future starts Reparations Ambassador program

November 17, 2020
Over 90 local businesses in Evanston have been adopted as part of the community’s Adopt-a-Shop Program.

Businesses prepare for the holiday season with increased online presence

November 11, 2020
Fleetwood Jourdain Community Center. The city has hosted various activities here throughout the pandemic, such as fall camps for students.

Evanston hosts recreational activities amid pandemic

November 8, 2020

Blotter: Car burglary, table stolen

November 4, 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.

Kim Foxx reelected as Cook County State’s Attorney

November 4, 2020
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin won re-election Tuesday night, pulling in over 50 percent of the votes.

Dick Durbin re-elected to U.S. Senate

November 4, 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’s Attorney Kim Foxx faces reelection battle

October 29, 2020
Lyft added 90 new dockless electronic Divvy bikes for residents.

New electronic Divvy bikes available in Evanston

October 28, 2020
The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. City Council is slated to vote on the creation of a proposed aid fund for undocumented residents.

Thousands show up for in-person early voting

October 28, 2020
The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. City Council is slated to vote on the creation of a proposed aid fund for undocumented residents.

Residents adapt to online City Council meetings

October 18, 2020
The storefront of 4 Suns Fresh Juice. The juice store is set to open in November.

4 Suns Fresh Juice prepares to open, serve plant-based smoothies and juices

October 15, 2020
Cultivate Urban Rainforest and Gallery, owned by Louise Rosenberg, is one of many small businesses in Evanston owned by a woman.

Female small business owners share stories and advice

October 8, 2020
Farmhouse Evanston started a new mac and cheese take-out restaurant out of their kitchen, known as a ghost kitchen.

Restaurants add ghost kitchens to boost revenue

October 5, 2020
The Evanston Fire Department. The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Union concluded new contract negotiations this past Tuesday.

City renegotiates with Evanston unions due to COVID-19

October 1, 2020
Businesses on Church Street, such as Habibi In Mediterranean Grill and Le Peep, have had to offer limited menus or expand their takeout service in order to make up for lost business during the pandemic.

Restaurants change menus, expand takeout amid pandemic

September 30, 2020
Welsh-Ryan Arena. Until 2021 the University can host for-profit concerts and professional sport events at the arena, but all events have been put on hold because of COVID-19.

“Why should we trust you?”: Despite pandemic complications, residents remain opposed to for-profit events at Welsh-Ryan Arena, citing distrust with Northwestern

September 25, 2020
Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Rue Simmons led a town hall meeting Thursday to address residents concerns about students coming back to campus.

Fifth ward residents discuss concerns with students’ return

September 18, 2020
Over 90 local businesses in Evanston have been adopted as part of the community’s Adopt-a-Shop Program.

Northwestern students’ return to Evanston presents concerns for residents

September 18, 2020
Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd). Braithwaite encouraged the city to begin stocking up on sanitary supplies in preparation for the potential spread of coronavirus.

Human Services Committee discusses preparations for Coronavirus

March 3, 2020
Alderman Eleanor Revelle. Revelle said she’s receiving fewer emails than normal, which she attributed to residents’ preoccupation with the coronavirus.

City Council votes to allow alcohol sales at Welsh-Ryan Arena

February 11, 2020
Alderman Eleanor Revelle. Revelle said she’s receiving fewer emails than normal, which she attributed to residents’ preoccupation with the coronavirus.

Council introduces proposed liquor license for Welsh-Ryan Arena, passes restaurant liquor licenses

January 28, 2020
The interior of La Macchina Café. The store closed recently after seven years in Evanston.

La Macchina Café sold to new owners, undergoing changes

November 20, 2019
Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th). Revelle said she didn’t believe Northwestern has met the standards necessary to hold for-profit events.

City Council passes ordinance allowing Northwestern to host professional events

November 12, 2019
Dave Davis at Monday’s Planning and Development Committee meeting. Davis and his fellow Northwestern representative were given 10 minutes to make a presentation to the committee.

City Council votes to introduce ordinance for Northwestern to host professional events

October 29, 2019
Interim city manager Erika Storlie at a council meeting. The Rules Committee voted Monday to hire a firm to conduct the search for a new city manager.

Rules Committee Recommends GovHR for City Manager Search

October 7, 2019
Newport Coffee House. The space was designed in the Swedish minimalist style.

Newport Coffee House opens on Davis Street

October 2, 2019
Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) at a city meeting. Fiske and other council members unanimously passed a plan to expand the Evanston YWCA location.

Aldermen pass plan to add four-story domestic violence shelter to Evanston YWCA building

September 26, 2019
Evanston’s Mental Health Board in November 2018. The board tries to allocate funds toward areas that people do not typically consider as being connected to mental health issues.

Evanston supports underserved pockets of mental health services

May 17, 2019
Water fills a pothole at the lot near Tallmadge Park. Construction is scheduled to begin as early as next week.

City plans parking lot improvements at Howard Street, Tallmadge Park

April 30, 2019
Downtown Evanston. A recent study shows that gentrification hasn’t affected Evanston, but some residents disagree.

Study says gentrification in Evanston does not exist, though residents think otherwise

April 19, 2019
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