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The Evanston Reparations Committee heard a presentation from Wendy Ryce Smith, regional director of Liberty Bank in Chicago, at its meeting Thursday. At its April 4 meeting, the committee announced they would be depositing the Evanston Reparations Fund into Liberty Bank, one of the nation’s largest Black-owned financial institutions. A minimum of $17 million will. ....
Natural gas may soon disappear from households in Evanston, city officials said at a Wednesday night town hall. The city hopes to phase out natural gas systems in new construction projects ― promoting cleaner, all-electric utilities instead. As of 2021, Evanston reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 38%. The city hopes to reach a 100% reduction. ....
Eighth Ward Council Member Devon Reid told fellow commissioners on Evanston’s Equity and Empowerment Commission Aug. 17 that he will put forward a Eighth Ward Council Member Devon Reid suggests that retailers who use self-checkout kiosks should be taxed, with the money going toward training and placement programs for Evanston teens. ....
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