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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


The Margarita Inn, which Connections for the Homeless transformed into a permanent shelter.

Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County receives $2.5 million from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez

November 24, 2024

Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County announced Wednesday that it had received a $2.5 million grant from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez through the Bezos Day One Families Fund. The Day...

Three bedrooms in the house were converted into respite rooms, where individuals can speak one-on-one with trained recovery support specialists.

Evanston’s new “Living Room” provides mental health crisis support

October 16, 2024

After about 20 years of vacancy, a brick cottage on the edge of Ascension Saint Francis Hospital’s property underwent renovations. The doors were opened on Oct. 1 — not to a new family but as an alternative...

A group gathers in a circle while one person writes on a poster.

Evanston, Skokie residents discuss visions for affordable housing at joint housing forum

April 21, 2024

Evanston and Skokie residents voiced their concerns on housing affordability Saturday at Homing in on Housing, a housing forum hosted by Community Alliance for Better Government and Skokie Neighbors for...

The world wrapped in a ribbon.

Mental healthcare providers reflect on Evanston’s public resources this World Mental Health Day

October 10, 2022

For about a year, Evanston’s elected officials have been working to address health care professionals’ concerns about a lack of adequate mental health resources in the city.  Though Monday marked...

Two holding hands over an orange background with a purple phone on the side.

‘Anyone is welcome’: Peer-led model of walk-in mental health crisis care comes to Evanston

May 27, 2022

Content warning: This article contains mentions of mental health crises, hospitalization and self-harm. When a guest walks into the mental health crisis center on Skokie Boulevard, they’re greeted...

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