Evanston shooting that killed teen, wounded four others appears to be ‘targeted,’ police say
A Sunday night shooting outside a gas station on Green Bay Road that left one teenager dead and four others injured appeared to be targeted, Evanston Police said at a news conference Monday. All the victims in the shooting were between the ages of 14 and 18…
Dec. 15 is new deadline for Reparation applications to be approved; grants to come in 2022
It’s taken decades for Evanston to commit to paying reparations to Black residents over historic racial discrimination, and it might…
Funds for The Aux on hold: Economic Development Committee tables request for $1 million in federal money for Black business hub
First in will not necessarily be first out, with the City’s Economic Development Committee opting Dec. 1 to hold off…
After lifeguards complained of abuse, Evanston official called it ‘doubtful’ anyone would apologize
Content warning: This story includes accounts of sexual harassment, assault and rape. Emails newly obtained by the Evanston RoundTable show…
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