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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


Students protest alongside Chicago workers and activists Wednesday. Around 30 Northwestern students joined the demonstrations, which were part of the national Fight for $15 campaign to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour.

Evanston residents emphasize affordable housing, minimum wage issues

April 16, 2015

Activists in Evanston looking to raise the minimum wage say the lack of affordable housing in the city presents an equally important problem. Residents joined in rallies across Chicago on Wednesday...

Tisdahl announces $5 million donation from Northwestern in annual address

March 20, 2015

Northwestern ​will donate $1 million to Evanston annually for the next five years, Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl announced Friday at her 2015 State of the City address. The gift will go toward projects...

Connections for the Homeless undertakes new young adult housing program

February 11, 2015

Connections for the Homeless has absorbed a new transitional housing program for young adults. Our House will provide housing, 24-hour supervision, tutoring and counseling services to young adults...

Chamber of Commerce honors Evanston community members for charity work

January 28, 2015

An Evanston Chamber of Commerce annual event honored several community members Wednesday evening for their work with disaster response, homeless citizens and youth. The 95th Annual Celebration &...

Connections for the Homeless executive director Paul Selden to retire

January 15, 2015

The executive director of Connections for the Homeless, who increased the organization’s success rate of getting people off the street by fourfold, will retire at the end of January. Paul Selden has...

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