The blueprint for Evanston’s futureAs his bid for Congress unfolded, Biss also secured what became the defining policy goal of his mayoralty. A turbulent year for District 65Beyond City Hall, District 65, Evanston’s K-8 public school district, grappled with mounting financial challenges as officials continued working to eliminate its multiyear structural deficit. In 2025, the city took efforts to protect residents against federal agents, such as strengthening the Welcoming City ordinance, which codified greater protections for Evanston’s immigrants. In October, City Council voted to establish “ICE free zones” on city property, and the city held a Community Preparedness & Empowerment Seminar. Email: [email protected]Related Stories:— Year in Review: Top Evanston stories from a year of transition— Year in Review: NU’s top stories from 2024-25— Odds and ends from 2024, an eclectic year in Evanston goings-on