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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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Evanston announces first reparations beneficiaries have chosen where to apply $25,000 housing benefit stipends

May 3, 2022

The first beneficiaries of Evanston’s Local Reparations Restorative Housing Program have decided what to use their benefits for, the city announced Monday.  Each beneficiary will receive $25,000,...

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Evanston political groups prepare for Illinois Governor’s Race primaries this June

May 1, 2022

As Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker comes to the close of his four-year term, Evanston residents are gearing up for this year’s Illinois Governor’s race primaries on June 28.  The winners of the Democratic...

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Illinois funds child savings accounts, makes college saving more accessible

April 26, 2022

Every child born or adopted in Illinois after Dec. 31 will receive a college savings account managed by the State Treasurer’s Office with a $50 starting deposit under the Higher Education Savings Program.  Three...

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Organizations discuss intergenerational activism at Indivisible Evanston meeting

April 24, 2022

Activists discussed ways to promote intergenerational activism and political engagement at Indivisible Evanston’s member meeting Tuesday. “Tonight, we will hear from four groups across the generations...

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City Council initiates grant agreement process with the AUX to support Black-owned businesses

April 12, 2022

City Council unanimously authorized the city to negotiate a $1 million grant agreement with the AUX Monday. The AUX is a commercial hub development project centered around uplifting Black entrepreneurs...

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