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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


A surplus $1 dollar coins are seen in storage at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond in Baltimore, Maryland on August 22, 2011. Evanston small business owners and minimum wage employees expressed concerns with the increased minimum wage.

Business owners, workers criticize minimum wage ordinance

January 29, 2020

The motto of Hecky’s Barbecue may be “It’s the Sauce,” but for owner Hecky Powell the restaurant's mission is about more than just finding the perfect flavor. Formerly the executive director...

Claire Bhalia, the owner of Claire’s Korner. Nearly a quarter of all Evanston businesses were minority-owned in 2012, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

From jerk to barbecue, black business owners feed Evanston and support each other

February 26, 2019

Hecky Powell opened Hecky’s Barbecue in Evanston nearly 36 years ago, and as a black business owner, he emphasized the supportive relationship he had with other business owners in the city. “It...

A student eats and works at Fran's Cafe. Northwestern has instituted several new dining policies for next year.

Meal plan changes seek to increase student engagement, lower costs

August 11, 2017

Freshmen will be required to purchase the unlimited meal plan as part of a series of dining changes related to Northwestern’s new two-year on-campus living requirement that administrators hope will increase...

Hecky’s Barbecue at 1902 Green Bay Rd. Hecky’s Barbecue will be served in Plex’s dining hall on Friday in a partnership with Northwestern Dining.

Hecky’s Barbecue to be served in Foster-Walker Complex dining halls on Friday

April 26, 2017

Northwestern Dining is collaborating with restaurant Hecky’s Barbecue, 1902 Green Bay Rd., to bring pulled pork, macaroni and cheese and other dishes to Foster-Walker Complex on Friday. The barbecue...

Hecky Powell is the owner of Hecky’s Barbecue, which has been in Evanston for the past 33 years. His and other black-owned businesses will be featured at the Black Business Expo held with Le Tour de Noir Entreprise Evanston.

Evanston group plans second annual expo of black-owned businesses

February 20, 2017

The Black Business Consortium of Evanston/Northshore will host its second annual “Le Tour de Noir Entreprise Evanston” and Black Business Expo on Saturday. The event will include a bus tour that...

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