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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


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 26, 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...

Evanston senior activities canceled indefinitely

March 12, 2020

COVID-19 News All Evanston senior classes, programs and activities have been canceled indefinitely, a Thursday update stated. The update comes in the wake of the growing threat of COVID-19, the...

Mayor Steve Hagerty. Hagerty was scheduled to host the Mayor’s State of the City Luncheon on Friday, but the event was canceled as a preventative measure to protect Evanston residents from the novel coronavirus.

City postpones State of the City Luncheon, Robert Crown Open House due to novel coronavirus

March 11, 2020

COVID-19 News The Mayor’s State of the City Luncheon and the Robert Crown Community Center Open House have been delayed due to public health concerns surrounding the spread of the novel coronavirus,...

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