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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


Jennifer’s Edibles owner Jennifer Eason (left) and her brother and former managing partner William Eason (right) stand behind the counter at the restaurant. A painting of former President Barack Obama with the quote “we are the change we seek” hangs behind them on the wall. A blank chalkboard also lines the wall behind them.

After her injury slowed operations, Jennifer’s Edibles owner seeks community support

February 18, 2022

January 2022 was supposed to mark a milestone for Jennifer Eason. After years of professional growth and community engagement, the lifelong Evanston resident was excited to celebrate the fifth anniversary...

Everything Evanston: A year of loss and unity for local businesses

Everything Evanston: A year of loss and unity for local businesses

May 3, 2021

Evanston’s business scene looks a lot different today than it did one year ago when COVID-19 began, and even more different than it did decades ago. The Daily sat down with Evanston business owners and...

Jennifer and William Eason stand behind the counter at Jennifer’s Edibles. Jennifer’s Edibles is set to receive part of Evanston Community Foundation’s latest round of grants.

Evanston Community Foundation announces grants to help address homelessness, food security and mental health

January 11, 2021

Evanston Community Foundation announced Monday its latest round of grant recipients through its Evanston Community Rapid Response Fund. The grants, which total to over $300,000, will continue supporting...

With the collaboration of Connections for the Homeless and the Democratic Party of Evanston, Kemone Hendricks is helping people experiencing homelessness register to vote.

Community leaders help people experiencing homelessness vote

October 21, 2020

In an effort to increase voter registration among people experiencing homelessness, the Democratic Party of Evanston’s Kemone Hendricks collaborated with Connections for the Homeless to create voter...

The storefront of Hecky’s Barbecue. The restaurant sign reads, ‘It’s the sauce.”

Black-owned restaurants serving good eats in Evanston, near campus

August 16, 2020

According to Clarence Weaver, owner of C&W Market and Ice Cream Parlor, supporting one black-owned eatery in Evanston supports them all. To spread this message, Weaver founded the Black Business Consortium...

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