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

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

The Daily Northwestern

Red brick building with glass windows and words that read, “Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center.”

D65 offers migrant assistance amid lack of city support, advocates say

February 14, 2024

As the influx of Central American asylum-seekers in the Chicago area grows, Evanston has offered limited housing and funds to incoming migrants, instead directing them to a South Loop intake center. Evanston/Skokie...

Limited state and federal funding have contributed to a “tough” housing situation for new arrivals, Ald. Juan Geracaris (9th) said.

Amid migrant influx to Illinois, Evanston offers limited housing, funds

January 16, 2024

After living on the floors of police stations and warming centers, an asylum-seeking Venezuelan family of four arrived at the home of Evanston resident Kristin Huzar in early 2023. She planned to house...

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John Martin, D65 board candidate, talks improving communication and transparency between board and community

March 15, 2023

John Martin, senior manager at Chicago-based company CSC Corptax, helps corporations implement tax accounting software. Now, he hopes to bring that expertise to the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board...

Several people stand with colorful backpacks and garbage bags, with their backs to the camera.

Evanston advocates ask community to step up to support Venezuelan refugees

February 22, 2023

Kristin Huzar recently became a host for a family of immigrants from Venezuela. She said she’s happy to house them as long as she can. But the overarching support system for refugees from Venezuela...

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