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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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Residents discuss racial injustice in Evanston schools at community talk back

May 11, 2023

Local nonprofit STEM School Evanston hosted a community talk back at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center on Wednesday to discuss the findings of a research study funded by Northwestern regarding racial...

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Residents, advocates discuss history of housing discrimination in Evanston

April 26, 2023

Open Communities Housing Associate Dominic Voz and Shorefront Legacy Center Founder Dino Robinson presented causes for Evanston’s housing segregation at the Unitarian Church of Evanston for Fair Housing...

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Land Use Commission OKs new 5th ward school plans after discussion of parking, green space

April 20, 2023

The Evanston Land Use Commission voted 5-2 to recommend the proposed 5th Ward K-8 school plans after discussing parking availability, traffic congestion and new green spaces at Wednesday’s public hearing...

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City Council approves two ordinances impacting housing opportunity and development

April 11, 2023

City Council passed two ordinances Monday night that constitute the first step in establishing a new mixed-use, affordable housing building in the 5th Ward. Council first voted in favor of an ordinance...

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‘A time just of love’: Family Dance preserves joy amid Fleetwood-Jourdain’s uncertain future

February 5, 2023

Soap bubbles drifted through the air and burst on Ricky Malone’s shoulder as his daughter Rianna Malone buried her head in his chest. Hand-in-hand, they swayed to slow music at the Fleetwood-Jourdain...

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