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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


The Equitable Zoning Project recommends that the city increase housing density, reduce or eliminate parking minimums, improve the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and collect more public feedback from diverse communities.

Community leaders talk zoning reforms at Connections for the Homeless event

October 13, 2024

Community leaders discussed how equitable zoning can promote affordable housing at a Sunday public forum hosted by Joining Forces for Affordable Housing — the advocacy program of Connections for the...

Attendees walk through a balloon arch to begin the one-mile walk at PEER Services’ Step Up for Recovery event Sunday.

10th annual Step Up for Recovery event aims to curb substance use disorder stigma

October 6, 2024

Almost 300 community members participated in PEER Services’ 10th annual Step Up for Recovery event Sunday.  The event is a fundraiser for PEER Services, a nonprofit that provides community-based...

The Weekly: Free expression on campus, homelessness in Evanston and the return of Taco Bell

September 29, 2024

The Weekly is back! How have Northwestern policies changed since last spring’s pro-Palestinian encampment? How are Evanston and local organizations addressing homelessness around the city? The Daily...

Connections for the Homeless mourned Margaret Millar Johnson, who was shot and killed in the recent Blue Line shooting, at a memorial service on Tuesday.

Blue Line shooting highlights increased risk of violence for the unhoused

September 26, 2024

At its annual memorial service Tuesday, social service organization Connections for the Homeless mourned participants who died in the past year as well as the four people who were killed on Labor Day in...

Preview of what is happening in Chicagoland this week.

The Week Ahead, July 15-21: Concerts, Movies and Celebrations in Chicagoland

July 17, 2024

The Week Ahead is back, a preview of all things Evanston and Chicago. This week features concerts, movies and celebrations. Third annual Plein Air Festival  Various Locations, Evanston  July...

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