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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


Blotter: Package stolen from common area of apartment, belongings stolen from restaurant

June 15, 2020

On Friday, an Evanston man reported a FedEx package stolen from his apartment, located at 1930 Ridge Ave. The package contained a laptop valued at $1,300, Evanston Police Cmdr. Brian Henry said. Packages...

Larry and Jean Murphy at YoFresh Yogurt Cafe. Their business will continue to support the community on Election Day.

“We’re grieving”: Neighborhood favorite YoFresh Yogurt Cafe misses local community as social distancing continues

May 6, 2020

This story is part of a series of profiles of Evanston minority-owned businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic. To dine at YoFresh Yogurt Cafe is to take a trip down memory lane. Photos of local...

Kevin Murray, Larry Washington, Jennifer Eason, and William Eason prepare meals for seniors in Evanston during the coronavirus pandemic.

Evanston shops feed residents, provide household supplies

April 4, 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, some residents are facing food insecurity and a shortage of supplies. Evanston businesses and residents are working to lift up the city. Jennifer’s Edibles Jennifer’s...

Jennifer and William Eason stand behind the counter at Jennifer’s Edibles. William Eason said the restaurant is experiencing its most successful year yet.

“A home away from home”: Jennifer’s Edibles celebrates hard work

February 13, 2020

Bags of produce and ingredients line the counter, and Jennifer and William Eason are busy preparing orders. They chop celery and check on the fish. The lighting is warm, and television plays softly in...

Jennifer Eason, owner of Jennifer’s Edibles, poses in front of a store menu. The restaurant, 1623 Simpson St., received both a microloan and business services through LEND.

Microfinance group launches program to help low-income, minority-owned businesses

September 20, 2017

After funds were disbursed this summer, recipients of LEND’s Entrepreneurship Support Program have expanded their outreach, using microfinance to drive growth. The $300,000 annual program was designed...

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