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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

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Connections for the Homeless presents Margarita Inn listening session responses, Good Neighbor Agreement

September 21, 2022

Connections for the Homeless presented its findings on concerns related to the Margarita Inn after hosting 17 listening sessions for community members over the summer. The organization discussed steps...

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Eighth annual Taste of Evanston brings together local restaurants to fight against housing insecurity

September 21, 2022

Gathered beneath white tents, attendees of the eighth annual Taste of Evanston spent their time — and money — to whet their  appetites and fight housing insecurity Sunday.  The Evanston Lighthouse...

A person drawing the map of Evanston, with multiple drafts strewn around them.

In Focus: As Evanston braces for its first ward redistricting in nearly two decades, residents say changing demographics speak to a lack of affordable housing

June 10, 2022

Growing up in Evanston’s 2nd Ward, Darlene Cannon lived in a mostly Black neighborhood. Since she was born in Evanston more than five decades ago, she has lived within the same four-block radius....

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Land Use Commission upholds rooming house designation for Margarita Inn, special use permit still expired

May 26, 2022

Connections for the Homeless can continue operating the Margarita Inn under a rooming house designation, Evanston’s Land Use Commission ruled Wednesday.  Connections’ pending acquisition of the...

A number of food items on a tan lunch plate. From left to right, there is a fork, tater tots, celery and carrots and a carton of milk. Below that there are orange slices and a burger.

Here are the food-related service programs available in Evanston this summer

May 25, 2022

In recent years, Evanston has expanded its availability of fresh fruits and vegetables for residents of all ages. This summer, residents can access meals through a summer food program and a number of food...

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