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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

Artist Nicholas Barron paints at a fundraiser. The fundraiser for Young Evanston Artists aimed to support putting on YEA! Day for a 31st year.

Evanston arts organization seeks revival after founder’s retirement

February 21, 2018

After the founder of a local arts organization retired following 30 years at its helm, Evanston residents were unsure if the group — which hosts an annual art exhibition day for children — would go...

Evanston Community Foundation president and CEO Monique Brunson Jones speaks at an event Tuesday. ECF announced more than $800,000 worth of grants at an annual celebration.

Evanston Community Foundation announces more than $800,000 in annual grants

May 31, 2017

The Evanston Community Foundation awarded a number of strategic grants at an annual celebration on Tuesday. Members of ECF presented awards at the ceremony — held at The Crystal Ballroom and Lounge,...

Panelists discuss the impact of poverty on children during Northwestern University Dance Marathon’s official announcement of its primary beneficiary, Cradles to Crayons. The nonprofit organization provides essential items, such as books and clothes, to children who are homeless or come from low-income families.

Cradles to Crayons to be primary beneficiary for Dance Marathon 2018

May 23, 2017

Children’s nonprofit Cradles to Crayons will be the primary beneficiary for Northwestern’s Dance Marathon next year, according to a news release. NUDM hosted a panel Tuesday in Annenberg Hall...

Executive director of Interfaith Action Susan Murphy and the Rev. Betty Landis update commission members on Evanston’s emergency overnight shelter. The shelter opened its doors on 25 particularly cold nights during the winter.

Housing commission praises homeless shelter efforts, hears from new affordable housing coalition

May 10, 2017

Evanston residents and community leaders praised city efforts to expand its homeless shelter during the cold winter months at a Tuesday night meeting. The update came during a housing, homelessness...

Evanston Community Foundation announces one-year rolling grants

May 1, 2017

The Evanston Community Foundation will now accept applications for rolling grants, open to groups that provide services to local residents, the organization announced in a Monday news release. The...

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