William Eason News Today

A concert outside the stadium and autograph signings with UA football legends Scott Hunter and Johnny Musso will be part of the pregame festivities.

Minnie Eason was committed to an asylum by husband William Eason, suffering years of silence, cruelty, and violence, then buried in an unmarked grave.

Hoping to offer a new, yet informed perspective to City Council, Devon Reid says he’s prioritizing transparency and accountability in his campaign for 8th Ward alderman. The city clerk was born in Evanston, and spent his teenage years in Chicago before returning to the 8th Ward. Upon his return to Evanston, he became involved in local political campaigns. With a background as a political consultant and a community organizer, Reid was elected city clerk in 2017. Reid said becoming 8th Ward ald...

Evanston Community Foundation announced Monday its latest round of grant recipients through its Evanston Community Rapid Response Fund. The grants, which total to over $300,000, will continue supporting nonprofit organizations and community members through the COVID-19 pandemic. ECF established the Rapid Response Fund days after COVID-19 arrived in Evanston, and has received nearly $4 million in donations since March 2020. The fund has awarded $4.3 million in grants since its inception. The fun...