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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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Evanston Reparations Committee addresses payment concerns at latest meeting

October 5, 2023

Evanston resident Cheryl Henry attended Thursday’s Reparations Committee meeting to understand how she could receive payments from the city.  “This is the first time I've actually come in and I...

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Reparations Committee discusses next steps for direct cash payments, separate cash benefit program

April 7, 2023

The Reparations Committee discussed how the city will implement direct cash payments to its Restorative Housing Program recipients on Thursday morning. The committee also considered hurdles to creating...

Ald. Devon Reid (8th) sits at his desk at City Council.

Reparations Committee approves direct cash payment option for Restorative Housing Program recipients

March 16, 2023

The Reparations Committee approved a direct cash payment option for all recipients of the city’s Restorative Housing Program Thursday morning.  This decision adds another option to the program’s...

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Kathy Hayes, 9th Ward candidate, talks Evanston roots and social work experience

March 15, 2023

For Kathy Hayes, running to represent Evanston’s 9th Ward on City Council is a full-circle moment. More than 25 years ago, she was working for a local political campaign: Richard Devine’s campaign...

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Reparations Committee approves direct cash payments for two recipients, announces progress on community survey

March 3, 2023

The Reparations Committee voted 4-1 to amend Evanston’s Restorative Housing Program to allow two recipients to receive benefits in the form of direct cash payments during its Thursday meeting. The...

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