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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

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Your guide to the city of Evanston

August 16, 2021

When people hear you’re going to Northwestern, they might think you’re going to school in Chicago. The billboards throughout the Chicagoland area that call NU “Chicago’s Big Ten Team” might lead...

A blue background and multiple illustrations of the COVID-19 virus around the screen depicted as green circles with red spikes. There are multiple vials of the COVID-19 vaccine in the graphic with a large vial at the center with a large needle at the center of the image in front of the largest vial.

As eligibility varies across the state, Evanston residents struggle to secure local vaccination appointments

April 12, 2021

When Chris Granner, 63, became eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, he jumped on the opportunity to register through the city of Evanston’s website — but soon realized he was not going to find an appointment...

A yard sign from Connections for the Homeless that shows a person holding a baby and reads “LOVE DON’T PAY THE RENT.” There is a large pale building in the background.

“This virus isn’t going to go away” — Evanston organizations rush to assist the city’s vulnerable homeless population

March 30, 2020

As Illinois residents shelter in place and businesses close their doors, the city’s homeless population is left particularly vulnerable to the threat of COVID-19. In response, some Evanston organizations...

The women’s side of the shelter at First Presbyterian Church. The church also has a warming center on the same floor.

Community members reflect on ways accessibility impacts homeless services

February 11, 2020

Shelters and warming centers can provide a place for homeless people to escape harsh conditions during the winter. But for disabled individuals, homeless services are not always accessible, said Cathleen...

Interfaith Action of Evanston volunteer Birch Burghardt checks in team leaders at the organization’s inaugural Walk for Warmth. Participants raised over $20,000 to maintain the six faith communities that host an overnight shelter from mid-November to mid-March.

Walk for Warmth raises $20k for overnight homeless shelters

January 20, 2020

Community members, religious leaders and local politicians raised over $20,000 for Interfaith Action of Evanston’s overnight emergency cold shelters at Monday’s inaugural Walk for Warmth. Participants...

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