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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


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Q&A: Evanston police chief Schenita Stewart discusses transition, community engagement and combating gun violence

November 1, 2022

Evanston’s first Black female police chief, Schenita Stewart, stepped into a role last month that three others have filled since 2021. The Daily spoke to Stewart about her transition into leading a department...

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Community leaders discuss food access in the 5th Ward

February 1, 2022

C & W Market and Ice Cream Parlor on Church St. is a community staple for groceries in Evanston’s 5th Ward. The small corner store’s shelves are lined with chips, processed goods and basic items....

Eight people pose together in front of brick wall with banner with logos of the AUX and participating businesses.

The AUX seeks to foster community with Black-owned businesses at the forefront

October 15, 2021

A brand-new hub for start-ups and small businesses centered around uplifting Black entrepreneurs is coming to Evanston, with developers hoping to open the space next fall.   The AUX highlights intersections...

5th Ward aldermanic candidate Carolyn Murray. Her campaign focuses on expanding dialogue between Evanston police and residents.

Aldermanic candidate Carolyn Murray looks to reform policing, affordability for Fifth Ward

January 13, 2021

Carolyn Murray says she’s the candidate for a ward recent City Councils have left behind.  “I'm a lifelong Evanston 5th Ward resident,” Murray said. “My history, and my reference points, and...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th). Rue Simmons led a town hall meeting Thursday to address residents concerns about students coming back to campus.

Fifth ward residents discuss concerns with students’ return

September 17, 2020

One day after Northwestern started classes, with some students returning to on- and off-campus housing, Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) held a virtual Fifth Ward town hall meeting to discuss the impact returning...

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