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

The Daily Northwestern

35° Evanston, IL
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

Connections for the Homeless runs a transitional shelter called Hilda’s Place at 1458 Chicago Ave. Several churches and host sites across the city will be offering additional shelter space in the winter months through Interfaith Action of Evanston.

With cold winter expected, non-profit aims to increase access to overnight shelters

October 10, 2016

A local non-profit organization is hoping to provide more relief for Evanston’s homeless population this winter by increasing the temperature required to open its shelter’s doors. In past winters,...

Blotter: Jan. 31

January 30, 2014

Police arrest city man in connection with battery Police arrested an Evanston resident downtown early Wednesday morning in connection with punching a 54-year-old man.  The 54-year-old man said...

Erie Family Health Center representative Angela Sibert talks to residents Monday night about the expansion of the affordable health care services at the centers planned Hartrey Avenue and Dempster Street site.

Experts discuss mental health issues among Evanston’s homeless

May 13, 2013

Experts talked Monday night about addressing mental illness among Evanston's homeless as caretakers nationwide observe Mental Health Awareness Month. City residents and members of the homeless population...

Registry Week finds fewer homeless people in Cook County

February 17, 2013

The Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County recently released the results of its first Registry Week, which counted 125 unsheltered persons and nearly 1,000 sheltered persons in the areas...

Between the Sheets: My obligatory cynical Valentine’s Day column (with a twist)

February 6, 2013

Valentine’s Day is a shamelessly public celebration of heteronormativity. It propagates the image of straight, monogamous couples at every corner — on greeting cards, in cheesy Lifetime movies and...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
HIlda’s Place