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DOJ Wants To Block Illinois City's Program That Gives $25,000 Payments to Black Residents Only

The US Department of Justice challenges Evanston, Illinois' reparations programme, arguing it violates civil rights protections.

International Business Times UK

Federal government seeks to halt the first U.S. reparations program for Black people

The federal government has asked a judge to halt the United States' first reparations program in Evanston, Illinois

The Independent UK

Trump admin fights to make reparations program illegal because it doesn’t help people who aren’t Black

A Chicago-area suburb made headlines for its first-in-the-nation reparations payments. The Justice Department says it’s racially discriminatory

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Hundreds of residents are getting surprise $500 deposits — here's how the program works

Evanston, Illinois has approved a new guaranteed income expansion program delivering automatic $500 monthly payments to 102 low income households. This Evanston guaranteed income cash support initiative uses remaining federal COVID relief funds to extend direct financial aid. The guaranteed income pilot expansion is open to seniors and families with…

The Economic Times

Democratic voters select House candidates in Illinois after heated primaries

Primaries acted as test of the style of politics voters are looking for ahead of midterms, when Democrats hope to regain control of Congress

The Guardian - US

The City of ‘Mean Girls’: How Much It Costs To Live There in 2003 vs. 2026

A look at how rent, home prices and living costs in the 'Mean Girls' hometown have changed from 2003 to 2026.

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US citizen Sunny Naqvi detained by DHS for 43 hours because of 'curious travel history'

Sundas (Sunny) Naqvi, a 28-year-old South Asian-origin US citizen, was detained by the Department of Homeland Security for 43 hours over what her attorney believed was a "curious travel history". ABC News reported that Sunny Naqvi was born in Evanston and raised in the Chicago suburbs. She was scheduled to…

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Who is Daniel Biss? Evanston's Progressive Mayor Who Went Toe-to-Toe with Border Patrol Chief in Viral Gas Station Showdown

Daniel Biss Border Patrol showdown: Evanston's progressive mayor confronted Chief Greg Bovino in a viral gas station encounter on 17 December 2025 amid Chicago immigration raids

International Business Times UK

Church nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids

Nativity scenes at some churches are sparking fierce debates

The Independent UK

Trump’s immigration raids continue through Halloween in Chicago and Los Angeles

In Chicago suburb, protesters confront ICE agents, whom Evanston mayor says ‘assaulted’ residents

The Guardian - US

We’re going in’: Trump declares war on Chicago using a Nazi term and a dead woman’s name

Chicago is next to face military invasion from its own Government

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Chicago-area residents warned federal agents may be about to arrive

Evanston urges residents to report sightings of federal agents as Trump has threatened immigration crackdown

The Guardian - US

Barbeque, but make it fine dining

A 175-seat spot is changing the story of what BBQ can look — and taste — like

Salon

Land reparations are possible − and over 225 US communities are already working to make amends for slavery and colonization

Ever since the United States government’s unfulfilled promise of giving every newly freed Black American “40 acres and a mule” after the Civil War, descendants of the enslaved have repeatedly proposed the idea of redistributing land to redress the nation’s legacies of slavery.

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Best photos from MSU Basketball’s road win over Northwestern

Check out some of the best photos from the Spartans' victory over Northwestern on Sunday

The Conversation

Detroit’s reparations task force now has until 2025 to make its report, but going slow with this challenging work may not be a bad thing

The work of crafting reparations at the municipal level is fierce.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Colts’ defensive tackles before they were in the NFL

With a few college football conference championship games on Friday, let's take a look at the Colts' defensive tackles before they were in the NFL.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Ohio State basketball vs. Northwestern: How to watch, stream the game

The Men's basketball team looks to get back in the win column in Evanston. #GoBucks

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Chicago Sun-Times

Things to do in Chicago Jan. 11-17: The Mix

The Fillet of Solo Festival, Allison Russell in concert, and MLK Day celebrations are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ice-skating animal trainer’s harrowing ride across America with a serial killer — and a chimp — is now a movie

The story of the Evanston native’s 1964 road trip has now been made into a movie, ‘He Went That Way,’ in theaters Jan. 5.

Sports Illustrated

Purdue’s Flaws Exposed in Upset Loss at Northwestern

The Wildcats uncovered the Boilermakers’ vulnerabilities, providing a blueprint for how to beat Matt Painter’s team.

Chicago Sun-Times

Opponents of Northwestern stadium sue city of Evanston

Evanston, Wilmette homeowners claim the city acted unlawfully, blast “commercialization” of the new football field the university plans to build.

Latin Times

Why a High School in Illinois Is Offering Segregated Classes For Black, Latino Students

Evanston Township High School is offering optional classes only for Latino or Black students to improve grades and test scores

Chicago Sun-Times

Skokie man facing additional charges in north suburban bomb threats

Jacob Spiro, 23, who was previously charged with making threats in several communities, is accused of making threats against Evanston Public Library and a McDonald’s.

Chicago Sun-Times

Evanston City Council narrowly adopts zoning for concerts at new Ryan Field

Northwestern University’s plan for six annual concerts at a rebuilt football stadium passed with Mayor Daniel Biss’ vote as opponents craft arguments to use in litigation.

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