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WEBSeven years ago an explosion in Evanston’s southwest Ninth Ward rocked the homes of some nearby residents. Highly flammable and combustible materials were densely packed behind the…. The Evanston RoundTable is the leading source of news on government, schools, the arts, culture and social justice in Evanston, Illinois.
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WEBThe City of Evanston, in partnership with Connections for the Homeless, has been awarded a $1.8 million grant from the State of Illinois’ CDBG-CV Urban Shelter Program to support the rehabilitation of Hilda’s Place, a 30-bed homeless shelter at 1458 Chicago Ave. operated by Connections. This funding will cover nearly half of the total ...
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Cycling, transit issues focus of Envision Evanston focus group
WEBAug 24, 2024 — The transportation group was among several focus group Envision Evanston consultants held at the Evanston Public Library’s main branch on Friday. In his introductory remarks, Silver said he wanted to make sure that Evanstonians of all ages got to submit feedback. He also said the team wants to drill down beyond lofty goals.
Evanston milestone: Over $1 million in reparations distributed
WEBAug 16, 2023 — Submitted by the City of Evanston. The City of Evanston’s Reparations Committee has announced a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to address historical injustices for the Black community. To date, the city has disbursed $1,092,924 in reparations funds through the Local Reparations Restorative Housing Program.
CCC Newsette chronicled Evanston's black community - Evanston …
WEBFeb 18, 2024 — The small but mighty CCC Newsette warmed hearts and heated up mailboxes across Evanston’s sizable Black community and beyond from 1971 to 1985. A project of publisher and community activist Melvin Scribner Smith, the newspaper was published weekly and went through many formats and incarnations. It was a rebirth of two earlier versions also ...
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WEBThe Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board on Monday night adopted a budget for the 2025 fiscal year with $177.3 million in revenue and $190.5 million in non-capital expenditures. If everything sticks to budget, the district is on track to close the year with a deficit of $13.2 million, excluding capital projects.
Here in Evanston: 20-year plan at warp speed
WEBAug 31, 2024 — Information on Point2Homes.com says, “An apartment for rent in Evanston, Illinois typically goes for $2,467 per month, while a single-family home for rent in Evanston, Illinois has a monthly cost of around $3,298. Renter-occupied units make up 44% of the local housing market, while the rental vacancy rate in Evanston, Illinois is at 6.7.”.
We are Water | Green and gray: Is Evanston rain-ready?
WEBOct 11, 2021 — Green infrastructure also can provide benefits beyond reducing flooding. It can provide habitat for endangered species like the rusty patched bumble bee and in some cases, can help reduce exposure to harmful air pollutants that exacerbate COVID-19, which has disproportionately affected people of color in Evanston.. In interviews for the We Are Water Evanston project, residents expressed ...
Evanston and neighbors plan bicycle-related improvements
WEBJun 20, 2024 — The plan includes creating two-way protected bike lanes, similar to those that now exist on Chicago Avenue and Sheridan Road from Davis Street north past the Northwestern campus. Construction is estimated to cost approximately $13.5 million, and city officials hope to begin work in 2027. Church Street: Evanston received a …