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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


Reparations Committee members Thursday discussed the detriment of low cannabis sales on their ongoing efforts.

Low marijuana sales hinder Evanston reparations distribution

March 7, 2025

Evanston’s Reparations Committee has delivered more than $5 million in reparation payments to 212 recipients, but committee members discussed Thursday the detriment of low cannabis sales on their ongoing...

The 82-year-old former educator and member of the Reparations Committee said he is dissatisfied with the current representation of the 5th Ward. He also wants to improve the 5th Ward through affordable housing policy, education expansion and increased job training opportunities.

Q&A: 5th Ward challenger Carlis Sutton talks affordable housing in 3rd council bid

February 12, 2025

Born-and-raised Evanston resident Carlis Sutton is running in the 2025 Evanston election to represent the 5th Ward on City Council.  The 82-year-old former educator and member of the Reparations Committee...

Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) said he wanted to help support reparations recipients interested in purchasing a home in Evanston.

Evanston Reparations Committee announces $5.2 million given to reparations recipients through Restorative Housing Program

November 7, 2024

The Evanston Reparations Committee announced Thursday that almost $5.2 million has been given to reparations recipients as part of the Restorative Housing Program at a meeting at the Fleetwood-Jourdain...

Several residents expressed concern that Celadon’s proposal could limit public access to the mansion and that Council did not allocate enough time for public discussion of the proposals before calling a vote.

City to negotiate a lease to rehabilitate Harley Clarke Mansion

October 15, 2024

City Council authorized the city manager to negotiate a lease with Celadon Holdings, LLC to renovate the Harley Clarke Mansion to create 10 hotel rooms and host weddings Monday night. The historic mansion,...

Two hands holding a paper that says “reparations.”

Evanston Reparations Fund to be deposited in Black-owned Liberty Bank

April 4, 2024

The Reparations Committee announced that it will deposit the Evanston Reparations Fund into Liberty Bank, one of the largest Black-owned banks in America, at the committee’s Thursday meeting.  A...

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