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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A photograph of Hecky’s Barbecue in Evanston. It is located in a brick building with a black awning.

Hecky’s carries on late founder’s legacy, wins award for best Chicago-style BBQ

May 8, 2023

Hecky’s Barbecue, an Evanston institution for nearly 40 years, won the Chicago Tribune’s Readers’ Choice Award for the best Chicago-style BBQ in April. The award is the first the restaurant has...

Sandwiches and cookies sit on a table outside the Evanston History Center. Evanston residents sampled food from numerous local restaurants at the Taste of Evanston event on Sunday.

Taste of Evanston festival attracts local foodies, gives back to community

July 10, 2017

Bluestone, Hoosier Mama Pie Company, Peckish Pig and Tomate Fresh Kitchen, among other Evanston restaurants, set up stalls on the lawn of the historic Charles Gates Dawes House this weekend. Evanston’s...

Captured: Taste of Evanston

Captured: Taste of Evanston

July 9, 2017

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This will be a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community....

Business owner Hecky Powell started The Evanston Work Ethic program through the Forrest E. Powell Foundation. The new program is meant to help high school students find success in a specific trade without needing to go to a four-year college.

Mentoring program with local businesses welcomes first class

February 21, 2017

A mentoring program for high school juniors matched its first class of eight participants with professional mentors last week. Business owner Hecky Powell started The Evanston Work Ethic program through...

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