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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


Hecky Powell, owner of Evanston restaurant Hecky’s Barbecue, welcomes guests to a city event in June. Powell has worked to build the restaurant into a community-building establishment.

Hecky’s Barbecue celebrates 32nd anniversary

October 11, 2015

More than three decades since its founding, Hecky’s Barbecue has become more than just a Chicago-area ribs restaurant. The barbecue joint has slowly evolved into a community-building establishment thanks...

Captured: Evanston celebrates second annual Juneteenth Day Jubilee

Captured: Evanston celebrates second annual Juneteenth Day Jubilee

June 23, 2015

Evanston held its second annual Juneteenth Day Jubilee on Saturday, hosted by the Forrest E. Powell Foundation, which awards scholarships to young people entering trade schools and vocational programs....

Hecky Powell, owner of Hecky’s Barbecue, greets friends and family members. Powell was honored Sunday for his commitment to the employment of teens and youth in the community with an honorary street sign on the corner of Green Bay Road and Emerson Street.

Hecky’s Barbecue owner honored with street name

November 9, 2014

After 30 years of community service, the owner of Hecky’s Barbecue was celebrated Sunday with an honorary street designation on the corner of Green Bay Road and Emerson Street. About 100 community...

Evanston looks for resident input in improvements to busy intersection

November 5, 2014

Evanston released a survey earlier this week for residents to provide input about potential improvements to the busy intersection of Emerson Street, Ridge Avenue and Green Bay Road. “The existing...

Evanston residents paid tribute Saturday to Dajae Coleman, a 14-year-old boy who was killed in the 1500 block of Church Street. "Dae Dae World" is written on a red cloth on a tree near the site of the fatal shooting last fall.

Dajae Coleman Foundation plans youth programs to honor slain Evanston teen

June 15, 2013

Members of the Dajae Coleman Foundation met for the first time Saturday and prepared to launch youth-oriented initiatives in memory of the Evanston teen who was killed last fall. Friends and family...

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