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The Daily Northwestern

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

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A black refrigerator and pantry under a small roof on the sidewalk outside of Soul & Smoke.

As Evanston Community Fridges face increased demand, organizers call on community members to step up

January 8, 2023

All four of Evanston Community Fridges’ refrigerators were empty on Dec. 19, though two had been restocked just three days earlier.  Anna Grant-Bolton, Evanston Community Fridges’ outreach organizer,...

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Reparations Committee discusses funding, resident experiences with reparations

January 6, 2023

The Reparations Committee discussed the status of fund allocations and resident testimonials on the reparations program Thursday. The Reparations Fund is supported by an adult-use municipal cannabis...

A student votes in a voting booth.

New year, new laws: Nine laws affecting Evanston residents in 2023

January 6, 2023

Content warning: This article contains mentions of violence and miscarriages. More than 180 new laws went into effect in Illinois on Jan. 1. Here are nine of the most impactful laws for Evanston residents...

Evanston’s nine wards are outlined in a grid in pink, yellow and orange and surrounded by blue question marks.

The Daily Explains: Evanston’s redistricting process

January 5, 2023

Evanston City Council is in the process of redrawing the city’s nine wards to ensure each contains roughly the same number of residents. The council began redistricting in May when it formed a four-person...

A sign hangs in a window depicting a cartoon fox, bear and horse.

EPL Winter Storywalk uses a fairytale to connect residents with local businesses

January 4, 2023

When shoppers walk past Cultivate Urban Rainforest & Gallery, they might miss the colorful cartoon hanging in the window. But a closer look reveals a cartoon bear, moose and beaver asking an owl perched...

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