Kenneth Wideman has lived in Evanston nearly his entire life. He tells people how much he loves his hometown whenever he travels, he said.  “I was raised here,” Wideman said. “My blood is here.” His...

The Reparations Committee voted 5-1 Thursday to extend its contract with affordable housing group Community Partners for Affordable Housing for 90 days, meaning CPAH will temporarily continue managing...

This week, Everything Evanston’s Rapid Recap of City Council includes discussions of ARPA funding and a new ordinance banning cashless businesses. We also dive into a story on the new environmental justice...

City Council approved a plan last March to give financial support to small and medium-sized landlords using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.  But landlords haven't yet received any aid, leaving...

City Council voted to designate $500,000 in federal relief money toward a new immigrant and refugee welcoming center at its Monday meeting. Run by Family Focus, the program will serve as a hub for new...