Reparations Committee continues work with current admin contractor despite issues

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The Reparations Committee voted to extend its contract with Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CEPAH) at its Feb. 2 meeting for another 90 days despite its issues with the arrangement. Reparation Committee member Carlis Sutton sits next to Second Ward City Council member Kristian Harris during a 2022 meeting. One of the reasons Committee Member Carlis Sutton opposes continuing using the housing organization is that it works slowly. Committee Member Claire McFarland Barber took issue with CEPAH not using enough Black contractors. CEPAH President Rob Anthony, however, said his office has made a great effort to hire Black contractors.
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Saville Flowers, a true Evanston perennial, marks 80 years

Mark Jones of Saville Flowers shows an an array of family memorabilia at the florist shop: 1. Saville Flowers, 1714 Sherman Ave., and its founding family have continued to do just that for decades. The Chris Greene Jazz Quartet entertains the crowd at Saville Flowers’ 80th birthday celebration on Saturday, Oct. 22. The 80th birthday cake of Saville Flowers featured flowers, what else? Saville Flowers’ family and florist team: Back row, from left: Shane Franken, Gail Jones, Mark Jones and Sarah McIntyre.

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According to the Evanston Fire Department, one was in critical condition and two were in serious condition. But the Evanston City Council has decisions to make, even as the city negotiates a 40-year lease with the Jens Jensen Gardens of Evanston group for the grounds around the mansion. Weekly Covid update: Evanston and Cook County remained in the CDC’s low risk category, though local hospitalizations rose this week. Credit: Northwestern University renderingLetter to the community: A new group of residents, Field of Opportunities, writes that it is supporting Northwestern University’s proposed remake of Ryan Field. Letter from the mayor: Mayor Daniel Biss is calling on all Evanston residents 18 and older to provide their feedback on the city’s local reparations initiative.

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