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Formerly incarcerated people will be given new resources as they leave prison. The County of Kauaʻi has been awarded a micro-grant to jump-start the reentry services program. HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports.
A&O Productions will present a night of stand-up comedy featuring stars Hannah Einbinder and Megan Stalter of HBO’s comedy drama, “Hacks.” Stand-up comedian and Communication junior Orly Lewittes will perform as the event’s opener. The annual Fall Speaker event will take place at Cahn Auditorium Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets are free for Northwestern...
City Council held a Truth and Taxation public hearing Monday night in which residents commented on the 2022 property tax levy. Residents asked for more budget transparency and stressed the city’s need to address rising public safety pension debt. Evanston’s public safety pension debt has risen by $47 million in the past 7 years to...
Ald. Bobby Burns’ (5th) day of city duties last Monday totaled over six hours. He began with a meeting about a rental licensing program initiative, then met with a resident who wants the city to install chess tables at Twiggs Park and finally attended a meeting about the opening of a 5th Ward school —...
Evanston’s Sustainability and Resilience Coordinator Cara Pratt presented an update on the Climate Action and Resilience Plan at Monday’s City Council meeting. Pratt cited the city’s 38% decrease in carbon emissions since 2005 as a sign of CARP’s success, but expressed that the city needs to allocate more resources toward sustainability efforts. Pratt said the...