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The storefront of Hecky’s Barbecue. The restaurant sign reads, ‘It’s the sauce.”

[Photo] Black-owned restaurants serving good eats in Evanston, near campus

August 16, 2020
The Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid and the Work-Study Office, both located at 1801 Hinman Ave. Northwestern has attempted to adhere to federal guidelines to compensate work-study students for missed wages, but some students have fallen through the cracks.

[Photo] Despite compensation efforts, work-study communication falters

April 14, 2020
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston). Schakowsky voted to remove President Donald Trump from office on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress on Wednesday.

[Photo] Schakowsky condemns Senate acquittal votes

February 7, 2020
Market Fresh Books, 700 Church St. The popular book store is closing.

[Photo] Evanston bookstore to close after 10 years

November 14, 2019
U.S. Rep Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) at an event in May 2017. Evanston residents reacted to the vote to approve the impeachment inquiry last Thursday.

[Photo] Evanston residents respond to presidential impeachment inquiry

November 5, 2019
The Office of Financial Aid, 1801 Hinman Ave, houses the work-study program.

[Photo] Paid sick leave available to work-study students

April 17, 2019
Dawes Elementary School, 440 Dodge Ave. A new policy brief recommended ways to attract and retain teachers of color.

[Photo] Policy brief calls for increased attraction, retention of teachers of color in Illinois

April 17, 2019
The Office of Financial Aid, where the Work Study Office is housed. Students have struggled with figuring out how work study fits into a financial aid package.

[Photo] Work-study doesn’t work for everyone: students share challenges, obstacles to robust employment on campus

April 15, 2019
Students protesting and raising awareness about sexual assault during an April 2017 march.

[Photo] Hoping for improved participation, University launches 2019 Campus Climate Survey

April 11, 2019
Dawes Elementary School, 440 Dodge Ave. Dawes parents voiced their concern about five principals in five years at the school at a school board meeting Monday.

[Photo] Parents call on school board members to support Dawes Elementary School in leadership transition

March 19, 2019
The current Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main Street. Residents express concern about the price of renovating the building.

[Photo] Residents fight increased costs of Robert Crown, even after construction has begun

February 28, 2019
Students march down Sheridan Road in a 2017 Take Back the Night march. Administrators rolled out a new sexual misconduct training program for students, which will be available at the end of January.

[Photo] Mandatory sexual misconduct training to roll out later this month

January 17, 2019
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) at an event in May 2017. Schakowsky was selected to chair the Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

[Photo] Schakowsky to chair house subcommittee on data privacy, product safety

January 16, 2019
Students march down Sheridan Road in a 2017 Take Back the Night march, an annual event aimed at supporting survivors of sexual assault. New Title IX regulations proposed by the U.S. Education Department will bolster the rights of students accused of sexual assault.

[Photo] Title IX rules could reduce Northwestern’s liability to investigate sexual assault claims, boost due process procedures

November 18, 2018
Northwestern students pack the tent for Dance Marathon in 2017. This year, NUDM will benefit Cradles to Crayons, which provides supplies for low-income kids in the Chicago area.

[Photo] Northwestern gears up for 44th Dance Marathon this weekend

March 6, 2018
The current Robert Crown Community Center, 1701 Main St. Aldermen will discuss funding options for the center at Monday’s City Council meeting.

[Photo] Council to discuss Robert Crown Center, EPL renovations

February 18, 2018
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1004 Greenwood St. A federal ruling in October declared that tax-free housing allowances for clergies violated the Establishment Clause, which maintains the separation of church and state.

[Photo] Evanston clergy calm despite unhappiness with ruling on housing allowances

January 11, 2018
The current Robert Crown Community Center, 1701 Main St. Beacon Academy donated $500,000 to the Robert Crown Center renovations.

[Photo] Beacon Academy donates $500,000 to Robert Crown Center

January 10, 2018
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[Photo] 2017: A Year in Review

December 30, 2017
The Park Evanston apartments, 1630 Chicago Ave. The complex was purchased by a subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company.

[Photo] New York Life Insurance Company buys Evanston property for $127 million

December 22, 2017
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. On Nov. 21, Daniel Romain brought forth his own lawsuit against former teacher Bruce Siewerth, ETHS and the District 202 Board of Education.

[Photo] Third ETHS graduate files lawsuit tying former teacher to sexual abuse allegations

December 21, 2017
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. School board officials voted on Monday to pass a resolution that restricts board communication with the public.

[Photo] District 202 passes resolution limiting board members’ communication with public

December 12, 2017
The outside of Tommy Nevin’s Pub, 1454 Sherman Ave. Nevin’s is set to close in late November or early December, owner Rohit Sahajpal told The Daily.

[Photo] Nevin’s to close within next few weeks

November 14, 2017
Buses wait at the Davis Street CTA station. The city proposed a program to improve bus stops and increase transit accessibility for seniors.

[Photo] City looks to lower transportation barriers as part of Bloomberg Mayor’s Challenge proposal

November 9, 2017
The current Robert Crown Community Center, 1701 Main St. The project for a new Robert Crown Center reached its initial $10 million fundraising goal according to a Monday release.

[Photo] Robert Crown Center project reaches initial $10 million fundraising goal

October 30, 2017
Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. The school’s administrators and student newspaper staff members are nearing a decision regarding the redistribution of confiscated papers.

[Photo] ETHS officials, students working on plan to redistribute confiscated newspapers

October 20, 2017
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) at an event in May. On Thursday, Schakowsky took to the House floor to criticize the proposed Republican budget.

[Photo] Schakowsky critiques GOP budget priorities

October 6, 2017
The Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid, 1801 Hinman Ave. Provost Jonathan Holloway said he approved Books for Cats to loan low-income students STEM textbooks.

[Photo] University launches STEM textbook loan program for low-income students

October 6, 2017
The Robert Crown Community Center. Fundraising for the center's construction projects has reached $8.8 million.

[Photo] Robert Crown Center fundraising reaches $8.8 million

August 15, 2017
Rev. Dr. Patricia Efiom speaks at an equity meeting in April. Efiom spoke to City Council on Monday about the importance of equity across the board.

[Photo] Proposed equity and empowerment plan to start broad discussion among city officials

July 11, 2017
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1004 Greenwood St. Religious leaders recently created a group to protect marginalized people.

[Photo] Religious leaders form group to protect marginalized residents

May 18, 2017
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) discusses policy issues and voter disconnect at an event earlier this month. Schakowsky introduced a bill Tuesday that would require companies to provide more information about price increases for certain drugs.

[Photo] Bipartisan bill aims to address drug price hikes

May 17, 2017
Hecky’s Barbecue at 1902 Green Bay Rd. Hecky’s Barbecue will be served in Plex’s dining hall on Friday in a partnership with Northwestern Dining.

[Photo] Hecky’s Barbecue to be served in Foster-Walker Complex dining halls on Friday

April 27, 2017
Devon Reid won the race for city clerk on Tuesday. He ran on a platform to increase government transparency and enhance voter participation.

[Photo] Devon Reid beats out long-time city clerk Rodney Greene for position

April 5, 2017
Evanston city clerk candidate Devon Reid, 24, stands outside of Coffee Lab, 910 Noyes St. Reid said he doesn’t think the group has made an impact on his race for city clerk.

[Photo] Municipal candidates oppose political action committee’s endorsements

March 30, 2017
The Office of Financial Aid at 1801 Hinman, Ave. The University announced a partnership with American Student Assistance to give students and alumni free access to a suite of digital financial support tools.

[Photo] Free digital financial aid tools available to Northwestern students, alumni

March 27, 2017
Candidate for 1st Ward Alderman Lee Cabot talks to the crowd during her campaign kickoff in January. Cabot said she would prioritize communication with residents as alderman.

[Photo] Lee Cabot, Judy Fiske face off in 1st Ward race

February 24, 2017
Mayoral candidate Jeff Smith speaks at an election forum. Smith said the city should “foster a culture of peace” to prevent gun violence.

[Photo] Mayoral, 5th Ward candidates debate affordable housing, violence prevention

February 5, 2017
Students gather to watch the 2016 presidential debate. The new model, based on mathematical equations, will help show how populations change their opinions over time as they are exposed to political content such as news media, campaign ads and personal exchanges.

[Photo] Captured: Best of 2016 Campaign

November 8, 2016
The Office of Financial Aid, 1801 Hinman Ave., shares a building with the Office of Undergraduate Admission. This year, federal grant applications are available earlier to help low-income students, which poses a challenge for Illinois residents eligible for the Monetary Award Program grant.

[Photo] Changes to FAFSA process might squeeze MAP grant applicants, administrators say

September 29, 2016
Dr. Gilo Kwesi Cornell Logan speaks at an event earlier this year. Logan was called in by the Evanston Police Department for diversity training.

[Photo] Diversity consultant aims to alleviate mistrust between Evanston police, community

September 23, 2016
Diversity consultant Gilo Kwesi Logan speaks during a discussion in February. Logan was among five panelists who discussed the importance of history as it pertains to the future of the Evanston black community Saturday night.

[Photo] Panel discusses history, future of Evanston’s black community

September 18, 2016
The Office of Financial Aid, 1801 Hinman Ave, shares a building with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Northwestern announced Thursday new financial aid initiatives including all-grant financial aid packages, a cap on need-based loans for current students set at $20,000, University-funded scholarships for undocumented students and increased aid for international students.

[Photo] Northwestern eliminates loans as part of financial aid packages

March 4, 2016
The Office of Undergraduate Financial Aid will begin offering programming aimed at teaching students better financial habits. The programming, which will include sessions focused on teaching smart spending habits, is based on results from the office’s biannual survey on students’ personal expenses.

[Photo] Campus offices collaborate to improve students’ financial wellness

January 12, 2016
Elder Hall, an all-freshman residence hall on North Campus, is one of 26 undergraduate residential buildings on campus. Northwestern Residential Services is changing aspects of its undergraduate housing model, including a shorter period to sign a contract with the University to live on campus next year.

[Photo] Northwestern housing contract period to be shorter, earlier this year

January 11, 2016
An additional 5 million Direct Loan borrowers, including Northwestern students on financial aid, will be added to the Pay As You Earn repayment plan next month. The revised plan will extend the PAYE plan to borrowers prior to 2007.

[Photo] Five million borrowers to be included in loan repayment program

November 17, 2015
Current freshmen and future NU students will lose funding from Perkins loans unless Congress restores the federal financial aid program next month. Last year, 23 percent of federal financial aid given by NU came from the Perkins Loan Program.

[Photo] Northwestern faces Perkins Loan roadblock as it works to improve financial aid

November 4, 2015
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