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Resident proposes Morning Star Recovery; cannabis shop manager introduces Wild Cannabis
Summary
During public comment, Cindy Crawford outlined plans to open Morning Star Recovery, a drug- and alcohol-treatment center, and Juan Hernandez introduced Wild Cannabis, a new cannabis retail business that plans a future presentation to the council.
Two members of the public used the council’s public-comment period to describe local business and service plans.
Cindy Crawford said she has lived in Evanston for 30 years and is pursuing plans to open Morning Star Recovery, a drug‑and‑alcohol rehabilitation facility. Crawford said she previously worked at a Los Angeles facility and described Morning Star Recovery as connected with an established North Hollywood program; she said she has a renewed city business license and will update the council as her planning progresses.
Juan Hernandez, who identified himself as the general manager of a new establishment called Wild Cannabis located across from Jody’s Diner, introduced the business and said staff intend to attend an upcoming council meeting to explain operations. Hernandez characterized the staff as medically trained and said the owner is a combat medic who has worked with youth and drug‑abuse counseling. He asked the council and community to reduce stigma and learn about the operation before forming judgments.
No formal applications or permits were discussed during the public‑comment remarks; both speakers said they will follow up with additional information to the city.
