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Candidates for the 2nd Ward councilmember seat discussed public safety, economic development and more during a League of Women Voters of Evanston candidate forum Saturday. Evanston/Skokie School District 65 teacher Patricia Gregory and Equity and Empowerment Commission member Darlene Cannon are challenging incumbent Krissie Harris. Mayor Daniel Biss appointed Harris to City Council in September...
Mayor Daniel Biss announced the launch of a survey to assess Evanston residents’ views on the reparations program on Thursday, almost two years after the city implemented the program. Evanston is running the survey in conjunction with Northwestern and research institution NORC at the University of Chicago. The city is requesting all residents 18 and...
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Local watchdog organization Community Alliance for Better Government hosted City Council candidates for a public forum in anticipation of the April 4 election where Evanstonians will vote on several local elections, including City Council’s contested 2nd and 9th Ward seats.
Content warning: This article contains mentions of gun violence. Everytown for Gun Safety’s January report traced guns recovered by police from 2017 to 2021 among top manufacturers in 31 cities — including Evanston. As the Evanston Police Department and local gun control activists continue pursuing efforts to stop gun violence, Everytown seeks to hold manufacturers...
City leaders and local state legislators hosted a reception Saturday at the Levy Senior Center to celebrate State Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston)’s appointment as Illinois House of Representatives majority leader. Gabel has represented Illinois’ 18th House District since 2010. As the House’s new second-in-command, Gabel will be responsible for rallying the body’s 78 Democrats, scheduling...