Prior to Thanksgiving I wrote a Ninth Ward newsletter that explained the rationale to my budget vote and gave my opinion on the termination of a staff member. Unfortunately, my […]
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Letter to Editor: Reparations Fund Should First Compensate Those Arrested or Imprisoned for Marijuana Violations
Reparations Fund Should First Compensate Those Arrested or Imprisoned for Marijuana Violations A “reparations” program should first compensate the massive number of victims of the fraudulently enacted, marijuana prohibition. More […]
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Letter Supporting Kevin Brown, By Willie Shaw
Dear Ms. Storlie, Mayor Hagerty, and Evanston City Council Members: 11-24-2019 This email raises a formal grievance concerning the dismissal of of Mr. Kevin Brown. Mr. Brown has established a […]
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Letter to Editor: Protect Lake Michigan and Ban Foam Cups and Containers
Growing up in the Midwest, visiting Lake Michigan has been a staple of my friends and family. Each and every year, my family gets together for the holidays in Chicago, […]
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Guest Essay: Abolish Nuclear Weapons, by Rosalie Riegle
We are in denial about nuclear war. Because the death of the planet is unthinkable, we just don’t think it. But nuclear activists such as the Kings Bay Trident Plowshares […]
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Guest Essay: Carbon Pricing Is the Best First Step to Address Climate Crisis, By Co-leaders of Citizens’ Climate Lobby Evanston
With the current climate crisis, Evanstonians can feel proud of our Climate Action and Resilience Plan and our bold commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050. We are not alone in […]
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Guest Essay Evanston Library Has a Lean Budget But Expansive Outreach and Long-Term Plans
The work of the Evanston Public Library is far-reaching, multi-dimensional and personal and is best developed through direct input from those we serve. We are dedicated to meeting the diverse […]
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The Traffic Guy hears that this year’s holiday parking program to entice patrons to shop and dine locally depends on customers having the ParkEvanston app. …
… that this year’s holiday parking program to entice patrons to shop and dine locally depends on customers having the ParkEvanston app. As last year, the City will provide ParkEvanston […]
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The Traffic Guy hears the City is Welcoming E-bikes
… that the City is welcoming another mode of transportation: low-speed electric bicycles, or e-bikes. A couple of years ago, the State allowed three classes of e-bikes, but Evanston’s neighbor […]
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Breaking Free From Financial Abuse, On Behalf of YWCA
Tracking expenses is one way you can have control of your money. A budget is one of the most efficient tools for money management – controlling your money, allocating it […]