The Shorefront Legacy Center unveiled two inaugural heritage site markers this month as part of a project seeking to recognize African American Heritage Sites and African Americans’ contributions to...

Evanston’s first recorded black resident, 14-year-old Maria Murray, was bought out of slavery by the Vane family to work as an indentured servant in 1855. The home she shared with her husband, George...

The history of Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church, Evanston’s first black church is one of community, persistence and activism. Prior to its founding in 1882, black residents attended the...

Evanston’s Environment Board will create a task force to track the implementation of the Climate Action and Resilience Plan, a board member Jerri Garl announced Thursday. “We want to find a common...

The Evanston Preservation Commission reviewed and approved findings for the preservation of Harley Clarke Mansion at Tuesday’s meeting, following their unanimous denial of the city’s application for...