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Evanston, Illinois Mayor Daniel Biss talks about what sets his city apart from other Chicago suburbs, including its first-in-the-nation reparations program. He also reflects on his time in Illinois state government and explains why this is a big moment for municipal government.

Interim Police Chief Aretha Barnes will retire from the Evanston Police Department, effective Jan. 3, 2022, the city announced Saturday. Barnes was appointed in June by former City Manager Erika Storlie after the sudden retirement of the previous chief, Demitrous Cook. Barnes previously served as a deputy chief, most recently directing the department’s Support Services...

Councilmembers and city staff discussed long-term proposals for federal funds received from the American Rescue Plan Act during a Dec. 6 special City Council meeting. The council has already committed more than $15 million of the city’s $43 million in ARPA funding to continue Evanston’s COVID-19 response, replace revenue lost due to the pandemic and...

State Rep. Delia Ramirez of Chicago becomes the second announced candidate in a new, heavily Latino congressional district.

If you’re in need of holiday cheer, look no further than these local happenings. Whether you want to browse holiday retail window displays, build a wooden family tree or watch an LED robot dancer at a menorah lighting ceremony, we’ve got you covered. Mark your calendars — here are some of the holiday-themed events taking...

Evanston police are investigating a “targeted attack” that left a teen dead and four other teenagers wounded in the Chicago suburb on Sunday night.

Content Warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence. Evanston Police Department identified the teenager shot to death Sunday as 17-year-old Carl Dennison. Dennison died of his injuries at Mobil Gas Station, 1950 Green Bay Rd. Four other teenagers — two boys and two girls — were injured by the shooting and transported to area...

For Evanston resident Bindu Reddy, celebrating Diwali is important because she wants her 7-year-old to know the culture of India. Typically, Reddy meets up with a group of Indian families to tell traditional stories, perform Lakshmi Puja and light sparklers. Diwali, sometimes referred to as the “Festival of Lights,” is one of India’s biggest celebrations...

After COVID-19 forced the event to go online in 2020, “A Bright Night for the Arts,” an annual celebration of visual and performing arts of Evanston, was held in person on Thursday night at the Evanston Art Center. The event, hosted by the Evanston Arts Council and the city’s mayor, incorporated elements of both visual...

One is an African American. The other is the mayor. The town is Evanston, Illinois.