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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

A blue sign reads “Walk for Warmth” in white letters and sits on a snowy ground. A rainbow flag is visible in the background.

Interfaith Action’s Walk for Warmth commemorates Martin Luther King Jr.

January 18, 2022

About 500 Evanston residents and members of various religious congregations gathered at First United Methodist Church Monday morning to participate in Walk for Warmth, where community members walked two...

A white and red calendar on a teal background. The calendar has the number “16” and the letters “SUN” written in Black.

The Week Ahead: What’s coming up in Evanston the week of Jan. 16

January 17, 2022

This week, Evanston honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Here’s a list of events and other happenings around town during the week of Jan. 16.    3rd Annual Walk for Warmth Jan....

A white and red calendar on a teal background. The calendar has the number “9” and the letters “SUN” written in black.

The Week Ahead: What’s coming up in Evanston the week of Jan. 9

January 9, 2022

What’s happening in Evanston this week? Here are some events — informative, useful and entertaining — coming up soon. Blue Monday with Ivy Ford Jan. 10. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show begins at...

First Presbyterian Church, 1427 Chicago Ave. The church opened its doors to housing insecure people during the cold.

In freezing conditions, Evanston nonprofits and volunteers organize shelter for the homeless

February 1, 2019
In the basement of First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Evanston’s homeless sought shelter from the extreme cold outside. Cots and mattresses filled the space. Volunteers and guests mingled, playing cards and drinking tea.
Lake Street Church. The Interfaith Action opens emergency overnight shelters when the temperature drops below 20 degrees.

As temperatures continue to drop, Evanston communities are working on providing emergency shelter for the homeless

December 4, 2018

2018 Holiday Guide With temperatures now typically dropping into the 20s at night, Interfaith Action of Evanston has opened their shelters twice so far this year. In an effort to better serve...

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