Judge To Hear Arguments in Lawsuit Over ‘Racist Reparations’ Program in Evanston, Illinois

The suit says the $25,000 payments are unconstitutional because race is used to determine eligibility.

A street sign in the predominantly Black 5th Ward at Evanston, Illinois. — A street sign in the predominantly Black 5th Ward at Evanston, Illinois. AP/Shafkat Anowar

LUKE FUNK

Published: Sep 26, 2025, 06:46 AM ET
Updated:Sep 26, 2025, 02:03 PM ET