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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

Kemone Hendricks sits outside in front of a brick wall at a table selling merchandise at a Juneteenth pop-up shop.

Kemone Hendricks and local businesses prepare for first in-person Juneteenth Parade

May 10, 2021

Kemone Hendricks, founder of Evanston Present and Future is organizing Evanston’s first in-person Juneteenth Parade, which she said will bring the community together to celebrate “America’s real...

The lakefront at sunset. The sky is slightly orange and there is some snow on the ground.

Evanston beach passes available for purchase beginning Monday

April 26, 2021

Evanston beach passes will be available for purchase beginning Monday as the city prepares for the summer season. Swimming beaches will open on May 29. To be eligible for entry to a beach during operating...

A bus traverses the snow. As temperatures plummet, the city announced a cold weather advisory.

Health and Human Services department issues cold weather advisory

February 7, 2021

As temperatures plummet, the city issued a cold weather advisory. For residents who must go outside, the city recommends wearing several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing — wool,...

Of the 1,214 Evanston residents served at the James Park food pantry last week, the city served 526 children and 180 seniors, Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) said.

As food insecurity rates balloon, city officials open emergency pantry at James Park

April 27, 2020

As unemployment numbers skyrocket, Evanston food pantries report a dramatic increase in demand. In response, the city opened an emergency food pantry at James Park on April 15. “People are finding...

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...

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