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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


In Focus: As Connections for the Homeless looks to purchase the Margarita Inn, residents remain divided on the building’s future

In Focus: As Connections for the Homeless looks to purchase the Margarita Inn, residents remain divided on the building’s future

May 23, 2022

More than 200 people packed St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on March 13 for a special 4th Ward meeting. They were all prepared to discuss the same topic: the future of the Margarita Inn.  The building,...

A yard sign from Connections for the Homeless that shows a person holding a baby and reads “LOVE DON’T PAY THE RENT.” There is a large pale building in the background.

Connections for the Homeless honors participants, volunteers and staff

May 26, 2021

The Evanston homelessness prevention, shelter and housing program Connections for the Homeless held a virtual Milestone Celebration Tuesday honoring the program’s participants, volunteers and staff. Connections...

Daniel Biss speaks in Fisk Hall. He is wearing a black sweater.

Mayor Biss creates new public safety committee as one of his first acts in office

May 11, 2021

As one of his first acts in office, Mayor Daniel Biss created the Reimagining Public Safety Committee, he announced at Monday’s City Council meeting. The committee, which comprises 17 city officials...

City residents objected to a 4.9% tax increase during a recession at Monday’s City Council meeting

Human Services Committee reviews crisis response services

August 17, 2020

Evanston’s Human Services Committee reviewed programs the city uses to respond to 911 calls for services during a Monday meeting. The conversation was a continuation of other discussions surrounding...

Connections for the Homeless’ main office at 2121 Dewey Ave. The organization extended its drop-in services for homeless individuals to five days a week for the first time since 2015.

Connections for the Homeless reopens full-time drop-in services for first time since 2015

April 8, 2018

Connections for the Homeless extended drop-in services to five days a week for the first time since 2015 in an effort to alleviate homelessness in the city. The Evanston-based organization announced...

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