Evanston reparations recipients select assistance options

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(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — Most of the Evanston residents eligible for racial reparations have decided on the kinds of benefits they want to receive.

Sixteen Evanstonians will each receive $25,000 in assistance. Of that group, six decided on a home improvement benefit, according to the city; six chose a combination of home improvement and mortgage assistance; two picked mortgage assistance only; and one person selected help in buying a home.

One person hasn’t yet made a decision.

Evanston has set aside $10 million for the program. Mayor Daniel Biss says Evanston is taking the historic step to acknowledge the moral responsibility the north suburb has.

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