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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

Hand holding a fridge in front of a brick wall, which reads “Evanston Community Fridge.”

As its co-founders depart, here’s what’s ahead for Evanston Community Fridges

October 26, 2022

Local organizers are continuing a collective effort to sustain a network of community fridges in Evanston after its co-founders transitioned out of their roles this past summer.  Though both organizers...

The shape of two hands wraps around a globe against a light pink background. The globe is also surrounded by leaves. (describe what is in the photo or illustration for accessibility purposes)

Evanston Fight for Black Lives talks plans for sustainable community garden

April 26, 2021

Members of Evanston Fight for Black Lives and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago discussed plans to create a sustainable community garden and freshwater conservation in the...

The community fridge lying on its side. Foam insulation appears to be strewn across the ground and food packages are bust open, with their contents scattered on the grass. A black fence is bent and lying on its side.

Organizers look to rebuild after EFBL community fridge is destroyed

March 21, 2021

Just days before the Evanston Fight for Black Lives community fridge was set to open to the public, the fridge was destroyed in a car accident. Fridge organizers are working with the community and raising...

The Evanston Fight for Black Lives community fridge, outside of the Childcare Network of Protection building at 1335 Dodge Ave. The fridge will be moved to the front of the building and will be painted by Ziana Pearson-Muller as soon as weather conditions improve.

“Leave what you can, take what you need:” EFBL to install community fridge

February 19, 2021

Evanston Fight for Black Lives organizer Maia Robinson said she wants all community members to feel a “sense of pride” over the community fridge EFBL will install in the upcoming weeks — as well...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) addresses protesters. Evanston Fight for Black Lives held a sit-in at Rainey’s house Saturday to demand Rainey vote against the city’s proposed 2021 budget and commit to defunding Evanston Police Department by 75 percent.

Evanston Fight for Black Lives launches sit-in series to defund EPD

November 16, 2020

Organizers from Evanston Fight for Black Lives held a sit-in in front of Ald. Ann Rainey’s (8th) house on Saturday, demanding that she vote against the city’s proposed 2021 budget and commit to defunding...

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