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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


Artist Jayda Cochrane stands in front of her piece, a pair of crying eyes on a blue and gray background.

Resilient Evanston Youth art showcase highlights youth experiences

May 10, 2021

When Jayda Cochrane, an eighth grader at Chute Middle School, was assigned a quarantine-inspired project in her media arts class, she wanted to capture the struggles she had with mental health during the...

NorthShore University HealthSystem. NorthShore testing sites do not ask patients about their immigration status.

Undocumented Evanston residents face financial, medical struggles without government aid

May 21, 2020

Battling hunger, fear and financial strain, undocumented immigrants in Evanston are relying on local relief efforts to make ends meet during COVID-19. As federal stimulus checks provide relief to 140...

A view of Evanston from above.

Local nonprofits value collaboration despite competitive sector

February 20, 2020

For all your nonprofit needs, look no further than Evanston. There’s Books & Breakfast, a before-school program that offers breakfast and homework assistance to Evanston students in need of additional...

Community leaders organize black youth performance for Evanston’s first Juneteenth Parade

February 19, 2020

Evanston is holding its first Juneteenth parade this year, after residents including Hendricks pushed the city for an inclusive alternative to the Fourth of July parade. Alderman Robin Rue Simmons (5th)...

Evanston residents gather to discuss redlining at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. The event was the first in a series the city is holding.

‘Undesign the Redline’ exhibit brings discussion series on equity to Evanston

October 8, 2019

Evanston community members engaged in an open discussion about redlining, racial discrimination and positive change Tuesday night at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. The event was the first in a...

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