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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


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 Interfaith Action of Evanston volunteers set up cots for an overnight shelter at Lake Street Church, one of the city’s faith organizations that allows its space to be used for sheltering unhoused people overnight during periodic winter months.

Interfaith Action looks to expand emergency overnight shelters to yearlong operation

October 17, 2024

Interfaith Action of Evanston provides emergency shelter for 30 homeless adults per night from October through May — but according to Executive Director Susan Murphy, that is still not enough. While...

Poet Perry Janes and director Sam Bailey discuss the influences and thematic strands apparent in Janes’ work and their experiences in navigating the film industry.

Poet Perry Janes discusses identity and influence in debut collection

October 16, 2024

Detroit writer and filmmaker Perry Janes visited Bookends & Beginnings on Monday to discuss his debut poetry collection “Find Me When You’re Ready: Poems,” which he published in September.  Sam...

Haven for Youth and Family Services’ Illinois Youth Investment Program expanded to Evanston in July.

Haven Youth and Family Services promotes mental health and wellness in Evanston area

October 16, 2024

Wilmette-based nonprofit Haven Youth and Family Services offers nearby areas a variety of services promoting mental health and wellness, such as clinical services, a crisis intervention housing program...

Three bedrooms in the house were converted into respite rooms, where individuals can speak one-on-one with trained recovery support specialists.

Evanston’s new “Living Room” provides mental health crisis support

October 16, 2024

After about 20 years of vacancy, a brick cottage on the edge of Ascension Saint Francis Hospital’s property underwent renovations. The doors were opened on Oct. 1 — not to a new family but as an alternative...

A man sitting behind a desk speaks while another man sits beside him.

Housing and Community Development Committee replaces Inclusionary Housing Ordinance

October 16, 2024

The Evanston Housing and Community Development Committee voted 4-1 to repeal and replace the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance at its Tuesday meeting. The proposed IHO applies to housing developments that...

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