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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


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...

A pair of hands with money falling around.

Descendants of Evanston residents file federal class action suit against reparations program

May 24, 2024

Six descendants of Evanston residents filed a federal class action lawsuit against the city Thursday, alleging its reparations program violates the U.S. Constitution by unnecessarily discriminating on...

The interior of the OKAY Cannabis dispensary. The owners are putting finishing touches on the dispensary and the West Town Bakery that is attached to it.

A budding South Evanston business venture combines bakery, dispensary

January 30, 2024

At a new South Evanston business set to open next month, customers will be able to purchase coffee, croissants and cannabis all under one roof. A bakery connected to Evanston’s second dispensary will...

Dino Robinson Jr. gave a presentation on the history of housing discrimination during the Reparations Committee meeting on Thursday.

Reparations committee determines order for reparations distribution

January 11, 2024

The Evanston Reparations Committee determined the order in which direct descendants of residents affected by housing discrimination will receive reparations from the city at a meeting at Evanston Township...

The expansion eligibility would include families with children who are entering third grade, which would make approximately 99 to 108 new families eligible.

Year in Review: The biggest stories in Evanston politics in 2023

January 2, 2024

With City Council gearing up for the new year, The Daily takes a look at Evanston’s biggest political stories in 2023. March: City Council expands reparations program, allows for cash payments Evanston...

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