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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


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Reparations Committee discusses funding, resident experiences with reparations

January 6, 2023

The Reparations Committee discussed the status of fund allocations and resident testimonials on the reparations program Thursday. The Reparations Fund is supported by an adult-use municipal cannabis...

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City Council allocates additional funding from cannabis tax to reparations program

August 9, 2022

City Council approved a resolution Monday that will allocate additional funding to the city’s reparations program to help pay the 138 remaining qualified recipients immediately as funds become available. Resolution...

Evanston’s Reparations Committee meets in the basement of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center on Thursday.

Reparations Committee talks next steps for Restorative Housing Program

March 4, 2022

Evanston’s Reparations Committee reviewed next steps for the Restorative Housing Program Thursday, including meetings with recipients for orientation, providing supplementary benefits from other programs...

Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) sits behind the council dais.

Reparations Committee discusses prioritization and selection process for Restorative Housing Program

October 14, 2021

Evanston’s Reparations Committee met last Thursday to discuss the prioritization and random selection of beneficiaries for the Restorative Housing Program, which has received more than 146 applicants...

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City Council approves community members to Reparations Committee

April 27, 2021

City Council approved four community members to serve on Evanston’s Reparations Committee Monday. Of the over 30 people who applied, four were chosen: Dementia-Friendly Evanston Initiative member...

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