District 65 School Board members, meeting to discuss their safety and security, decried those who are pushing to open the schools as “white supremacists.” City Council members take a pass on a resolution to replenish reserves over the next few years, deferring the decision to the Council that will be seated in May. Two forums for mayoral candidates are scheduled this month, just weeks ahead of early voting in the February primary election. Evanston’s test positivity rate for COVID-19 decreases, but the region may not meet all the targets to upgrade from Tier 3 to Tier 2. A Young Voice of Evanston describes the satisfaction of performing community service. And the community celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day in many ways. Click on the headlines to read the full story.