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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


A school building with a sign in front of it reading “Evanston Township High School.”

D202 board approves discipline improvement plan, hears extracurricular report

April 8, 2025

The Evanston Township High School District 202 Board of Education approved a new Discipline Improvement Plan at its Monday night meeting, aiming to reduce racial disparities in out-of-school suspensions...

Walkers with Beth Emet pose for a photo.

Gallery: Interfaith Action of Evanston holds sixth annual Walk for Warmth on MLK Day

January 21, 2025

Interfaith Action of Evanston held its sixth annual Walk for Warmth Monday morning in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  The walk aimed to raise money for the Overnight Shelter, which provides rooms...

The Margarita Inn, which Connections for the Homeless transformed into a permanent shelter.

Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County receives $2.5 million from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez

November 25, 2024

Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County announced Wednesday that it had received a $2.5 million grant from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez through the Bezos Day One Families Fund. The Day...

Retired lawyer Stephen Hackney (left) is a newcomer to politics.

Ald. Clare Kelly challenged by retired lawyer Stephen Hackney for 1st Ward seat

November 22, 2024

After narrowly winning her election by 26 votes in 2021, Ald. Clare Kelly (1st) is up for reelection for her second term. Her challenger, Stephen Hackney, is a newcomer to politics. Kelly grew up in...

The largest homeless encampment in the city last year was on Howard Street, adjacent to its Chicago Transit Authority “L” Station, according to the initial proposal.

City addresses Howard Street encampment without Council funding package

November 18, 2024

More than five months after a $1.75 million funding proposal to address homelessness in Evanston failed to gain City Council approval, the city is looking to install security cameras and lighting around...

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