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Refugee family arrives in Evanston, in need of a welcoming system

The Wayuu bag created by William Soler.In September 2022, married couple William Soler and Yohana Cabrera arrived in Evanston with their two sons. Their family sought refuge after receiving kidnapping and death threats from a drug cartel in their hometown of Bogotá, Colombia.  Upon arrival, the family of four found a lack of resources in. ....

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Refugee family arrives in Evanston, in need of a welcoming system

In September 2022, married couple William Soler and Yohana Cabrera arrived in Evanston with their two sons. Their family sought refuge after receiving kidnapping and death threats from a drug cartel in their hometown of Bogotá, Colombia.  Upon arrival, the family of four found a lack of resources in the wealthy Chicago suburb. The few. ....

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Opinion | Misgendering is harming my education

  As my first year at Northwestern comes to an end, I’m reflecting on my time in the classroom. For the most part, I thrive on spirited discussions in classes with fewer than 20 students. I treasure the knowledge I’ve accumulated through such classes, but I regret the discomfort such intimate settings have caused me. ....

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Evanston's state representatives' biggest accomplishments in 2023 legislative session Evanston's state representatives' biggest 2023 accomplishments

The Illinois General Assembly’s 103rd session came to a close early Saturday morning. Over the past four and a half months, Evanston’s legislators in Springfield prioritized health care, environmental protections and education. Evanston is currently represented by State Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston) and State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-Glenview) in the Illinois House of Representatives, with. ....

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Community advocates celebrate direct cash payment reparations option

In March, City Council approved a direct cash payment option for all recipients of the city’s reparations program, following years of community advocacy for the option. However, many local activists still feel the Restorative Housing Program currently does not do enough to repair harm against Black residents from decades of discriminatory policies.   The program was. ....

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