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'Envision Evanston': City officials unveil development of new comprehensive plan and zoning code

EVANSTON, Ill. — Envision Evanston 2045, a year-long, community driven initiative, was announced Thursday by the City of Evanston, where city officials said they aim to develop a new comprehensive plan and zoning code that emphasizes land use, racial justice, affordable housing and more. The comprehensive plan — an outline of the city’s vision for […] ....

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Some advocates remain skeptical about Illinois ban on book bans

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a ban on book bans into law last June to protect libraries’ freedom in choosing their own materials. But, some advocates of literary freedom have since raised concerns about possible unintended consequences surrounding the First Amendment and librarian safety. The law, House Bill 2789, officially went into effect on Jan.. ....

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To build trust, EPD officers read books, talk about policing to kids in honor of Black History Month

When Officer Devon Tolver joined the Evanston Police Department last year, he began collaborating with fellow officers to find new ways to make positive ....

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Lake Forest professor discusses Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable's legacy

When Courtney Pierre Joseph, associate professor of history and African American studies at Lake Forest College, was researching the history of Haitians in Chicago for her dissertation, she found little research or archived documents on the topic. However, Joseph quickly learned that Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable — the first permanent non-Indigenous settler of what later. ....

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Q&A: Wilburn reflects on three months at EPL, lifetime in libraries

Evanston Public Library Executive Director Yolande Wilburn began her tenure in November after leading libraries in California, Chicago and Dubai. Three months in, Wilburn sat down with The Daily to talk goals, strategies and giving back to the community. This interview has been lightly edited for clarity and brevity. The Daily: What does returning to. ....

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