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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


Jennifer and William Eason stand behind the counter at Jennifer’s Edibles. Jennifer’s Edibles is set to receive part of Evanston Community Foundation’s latest round of grants.

Evanston Community Foundation announces grants to help address homelessness, food security and mental health

January 11, 2021

Evanston Community Foundation announced Monday its latest round of grant recipients through its Evanston Community Rapid Response Fund. The grants, which total to over $300,000, will continue supporting...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Simmons participated in a conversation surrounding racial healing and reparations on Tuesday.

Homeownership assistance reparations program continues to take shape

December 23, 2020

Reparations subcommittee members met virtually Friday to continue developing a Restorative Housing Reparations program, the first facet of the city’s reparations initiative. As part of the city’s...

Monique Jones. The Evanston Community Foundation president and CEO announced her resignation Wednesday.

Evanston Community Foundation CEO Monique Jones resigns

November 12, 2020

Evanston Community Foundation president and CEO Monique Jones announced her resignation on Wednesday. Jones, who has led the organization since 2015, will be stepping down, effective Dec. 11. She plans...

‘We Are Water’ Project assesses Evanstonians’ relationship with water

‘We Are Water’ Project assesses Evanstonians’ relationship with water

October 7, 2020

When Clare Tallon Ruen worked with students in Evanston/Skokie School District 65 to teach kids about water in their community, she said she encountered a lot of misconceptions about Lake Michigan. Some...

Downtown Evanston. During COVID-19, retailers have had to pivot their business methods to serve customers and stay afloat.

Evanston businesses take out Paycheck Protection Program loans

August 6, 2020

Two hundred Evanston businesses have taken out Paycheck Protection Program loans of over $150,000 to help them continue to pay their workers, including schools, nonprofits and restaurants, according to...

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