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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). On Monday, City Council voted to reallocate city funds to allow for loans to support local businesses struggling because of COVID-19.

City Council reallocates funds to loan program for small businesses

April 13, 2020

City Council unanimously voted to redirect funds from its Workforce Development Fund to a small business emergency loan program during its virtual Monday meeting. The loan program was proposed by Lending...

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx. Foxx spoke at a Thursday event about restorative justice and equity within communities.

Kim Foxx speaks at event about community safety, restorative justice

January 30, 2020

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) and Nathan Norman, the interim program coordinator of Evanston’s Youth and Young Adult division, spoke to residents about the importance...

The Evanston Equity and Empowerment Commission discusses a potential “Solutions Fund” at a Thursday meeting.

Equity and Empowerment Commission discusses racial disparity and reparations

June 22, 2019

The Evanston Equity and Empowerment Commission established a subcommittee on Thursday to begin work on possible forms of reparations to black residents. Proposed by Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th), the...

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) speaks at the Oct. 9 City Council meeting. Wilson and Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) shared the community’s initial concerns regarding the proposed 2018 budget.

Aldermen talk preliminary concerns for proposed 2018 budget

October 13, 2017

As city staff gears up to present next year’s proposed budget to City Council on Monday, Ald. Donald Wilson (4th) and Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) shared concerns regarding staff layoffs and the redistribution...

Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) attends a city meeting in February. Tendam said at a mayoral forum Wednesday night that the brothel law should be removed from city code.

Evanston candidates discuss ways to increase affordable housing

March 16, 2017

Several candidates in Evanston's municipal election discussed how they plan to achieve the city's affordable housing goals at an event hosted by a local church. The Wednesday evening event, hosted by...

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