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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

Connections for the Homeless transformed the former hotel, the Margarita Inn, into a permanent shelter.

Connections for the Homeless celebrates purchase of Margarita Inn in open house

February 13, 2024

Community members, residents and staff celebrated Connections for the Homeless’ recent purchase of the Margarita Inn with an open house at the facility on Tuesday.  Connections has operated the former...

Connections for the Homeless’ Winter Warmth event provided participants ample winter gear, including heavy winter coats and snow boots.

Connections for the Homeless’ annual winter gear distribution helps individuals gear up for the cold

November 12, 2023

Lake Street Church was buzzing with volunteers Saturday at its annual Winter Warmth event, hosted by Connections for the Homeless. Volunteers distributed coats, boots and other necessities for the frigid...

A group of people holding blue signs for religious organizations gather outside a church.

‘The urgency of now’: Faith leaders, residents raise awareness for winter shelter, remember MLK’s legacy

January 16, 2023

On May 19, 1963, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. preached to Evanston residents at First United Methodist Church about each person’s role in creating a strong community.  “We cannot all be doctors...

Lake Street Church, 607 Lake St. Lake Street Church, led by Woolf, raised $6000 to help black families with rent and groceries.

Daughter of Salvadoran woman seeking refuge in Evanston will not be immediately deported

May 25, 2018

A Salvadoran 21-year-old who was separated from her family members before they found refuge in an Evanston church will be able to remain in the U.S. until her case is reviewed by the 5th Circuit Court...

Lake Street Church, 607 Lake St. Ana along with her two sons have found sanctuary in the church, but her daughter is being held in an immigration detention center in Houston.

Salvadoran woman finds refuge in Evanston church, attempts to reunite with daughter

May 23, 2018

Ana’s two sons play soccer and go to school in Evanston, but her eldest child, Yesica, has been in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Houston for more than a year. Ana...

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