Free removal of up to six cubic yards of bulk garbage. })(); Visit the Health and Human Services Department's COVID-19 webpage for the latest updates. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? The Evanston Fire Department in collaboration with Oakton Community College has established their first public service apprenticeship program, allowing residents of Evanston to gain a career path in fire service tuition-free. The RoundTable is Evanston’s newspaper. Get an update on the City's COVID-19 response and public health guidelines. Evanston health officials reported eight new COVID-19 cases among city residents today while the state reported a new one day record for coronavirus testing. Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option, Mayor Hagerty to Host 'Coronavirus Q&A,' Oct. 2, Early Voting for 2020 Presidential Election Begins October 19, Biking is now easier than ever with new bike-share pedal-assist ebikes, Evanston Adopts Environmental Justice Resolution, “Bike the Ridge” in Evanston, September 20, 2020 Starlight Movies in the Park Series Extended, Update on City Manager Recruitment Process, Fall Bulk Trash Pickup, Sept. 18 - Oct. 9, EFD, Oakton collaborate to create tuition-free firefighter apprenticeship program, Evanston Health & Human Services Department Continues to Recommend Testing for Those with Potential Exposure to COVID-19, Harley Clarke Mansion Proposals to Be Presented at Special City Council Meeting, September 21, Reminders on Mail-in Voting for 2020 Election, Statement from Mayor Stephen Hagerty on the Shooting of Jacob Blake, City Recognized with GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, City's Reparations Subcommittee to Host Virtual Town Hall, City to Launch New COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program on September 1. ), Online payment strongly encouraged; Morton Civic Center closed. The Evanston City Council voted 8-0 to adopt a resolution supporting environmental justice in Evanston, acknowledging the harm that communities of color have experienced due to environmental injustices and outlining specific, corrective actions the City will take. But while Asheville's resolution promises reparations, it does not say when or how they will be paid for. '", Taifa said that since marijuana has been central to "a criminal punishment system that disproportionately sent Blacks to prison," it is "poetic justice" that cannabis serve as "the same entity that is seeking to close the Black-white wealth gap.". The RoundTable has provided award-winning, in-depth news about Evanston, its schools, arts and people for 20+ years. Evanston residents are invited to join the City's Virtual Reparations Town Hall on Thurs., Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. (Visite la página web Evanston en Español para obtener las últimas actualizaciones. The plan calls for using $10 million collected by the city in cannabis sales taxes over an estimated 10 years to provide African American residents with housing assistance and economic development benefits. Over 70% of Evanston's marijuana-related arrests were among African Americans, even though they are less than 17% of the population, according to Simmons. A box containing giveaway books at Bent Park in northwest Evanston sustained extensive damages. Statewide there were 1,477 new cases. se.src = '//commondatastorage.googleapis.com/code.snapengage.com/js/df891b2a-d7be-4ab9-aa46-ccf94e2b6490.js'; The Evanston City Council voted 8-0 to adopt a resolution supporting environmental justice in Evanston, acknowledging the harm that communities of color have experienced due to environmental injustices and outlining specific, corrective actions the City will take. So the council acted quickly, approving the reparations fund in an 8-to-1 vote.
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