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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


A poster titled “Black History of Evanston Scavenger Hunt” stands in front of a table titled “Black and Bold.”

Evanston Public Library creates community through Black History Month events

February 28, 2023

Evanston Public Library celebrated National Black History Month with games, events, speakers and its Evanston Black History Scavenger Hunt throughout February.  The Black History indoor Scavenger Hunt...

The brick Family Focus Center building with an American flag hanging in front.

Family Focus meeting addresses upcoming renovations, program improvements

February 17, 2023

Family Focus leadership discussed the timeline for building renovations at a Thursday meeting.  Currently located at 2010 Dewey Ave., Family Focus provides early childhood development programs and...

The front of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center with a glass door and red brick below a bright sky.

City Council allocates $500,000 for immigrant and refugee welcoming center

October 25, 2022

City Council voted to designate $500,000 in federal relief money toward a new immigrant and refugee welcoming center at its Monday meeting. Run by Family Focus, the program will serve as a hub for new...

Black and white city skyline with an orange background and the Family Focus logo on top.

Social Services Committee approves funding to welcome center for immigrants

September 27, 2022

Evanston’s Social Services Committee unanimously voted to support city funding for a welcome center for immigrants Thursday. The proposed plan draws up to $500,000 from American Rescue Plan Act funds...

A photo of the exterior of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

City Council approves $3 million ARPA allocation to McGaw YMCA men’s residence renovation

June 14, 2022

City Council voted 6-1 to approve a $3 million allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funding to support the renovation of The McGaw YMCA’s Men’s Residence on Monday.  “Our goal is to continue...

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