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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

Local bank extends Facebook donation campaign

January 14, 2015

First Bank & Trust has decided to extend its Facebook donation campaign through May and will give money to five local nonprofit organizations. The bank, which is based in Evanston, began the...

Business organization aims to continue improvements to Dempster, Dodge area

November 20, 2014

After a brief period of inactivity, an Evanston association is planning to revamp the area around Dempster Street and Dodge Avenue by bringing in new businesses before the new year. Nancy Floy, president...

Group launches campaign to fundraise for Nepali school

October 28, 2014

A nonprofit with ties to the Heartwood Center, an Evanston holistic health center, kicked off an Indiegogo campaign Sunday for a Nepali medical school, earning half of their 30-day goal in the first...

Edzo’s owner recognized as ‘life changer’ for work with Curt’s Cafe

October 27, 2014

The owner of Edzo’s Burger Shop will be honored Saturday for hiring at-risk youth who have graduated the Curt's Cafe job training program. Eddie Lakin of Edzo's, 1571 Sherman Ave., will receive...

Curt’s Cafe is one of the finalists in the running to win up to $100,000 through a social innovation competition. The Evanston restaurant employs at-risk youth with training in life skills and food services to give them a future after incarceration.

Curt’s Cafe named finalist in competition for $50K award

October 19, 2014

Curt’s Cafe, a local restaurant that employs formerly incarcerated young adults, was named a finalist in a social innovation competition, bringing the nonprofit one step closer to winning up to $100,000. Project...

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