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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 public hearing began with a welcome from Mayor Daniel Biss.

“Repair the damage:” Illinois ADCR Reparations Commission held public hearing at NU

February 9, 2025

About 50 Evanston and Chicago community members chanted “Repair the damage” in unison at Norris University Center during the Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission Public Hearing...

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...

 FirstRepair’s headquarters  was wrapped in a mural in July. The mural celebrates Black excellence, according to FirstRepair founder Robin Rue Simmons.

Reparations nonprofit FirstRepair serves over 100 local communities, to open resource center in December

October 13, 2024

After former Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) retired from City Council in 2021, she said people all over the country still came to her asking for guidance on how to set up reparations initiatives in their...

Parade participants from Evanston Latinos hold a sign to celebrate the celebration’s “Seeds of Change” theme.

Evanston’s ‘Seeds of Change’ theme inspires unity at Fourth of July parade

July 8, 2024

Every Fourth of July, Evanston residents crowd Central Street for the city’s award-winning parade, bolstered by community organizations and contributors. Bands march to lively tunes, classic cars and...

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