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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


Connections for the Homeless helps run a temporary shelter at 1458 Chicago Ave. Connections is one of 97 social services agencies suing Gov. Bruce Rauner and his administration.

As state politicians renew budget talks, social services remain uncertain on future funding

November 21, 2016

Budget talks resumed in Springfield last week, but some social service agencies aren’t holding their breath for a compromise any time soon. With the stopgap budget set to run out on Dec. 31, many...

Church organizes temporary shelter for homeless during Evanston winters

November 3, 2014

When the temperature drops below 5 degrees this winter, a local organization will open a shelter for Evanston’s homeless population to provide them with a place to sleep and protection from severe weather. Interfaith...

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 superintendent Paul Goren speaks with school and city officials Wednesday night. The group discussed the issue of homelessness among youth in Evanston public schools.

Committee discusses homelessness of youth in Evanston schools

October 16, 2014

City and school officials discussed the issue of homelessness at a joint meeting Wednesday night, strategizing how to combat the growing problem. Joined by specialists and organizers familiar with...

Jeffrey Murphy, a division manager for the City of Evanston, discusses landlord obligations and organizations. The landlord training workshop was held Thursday night at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

Property owners discuss methods to improve tenants’ living conditions

October 10, 2013

Evanston officials and property owners gathered Thursday night to discuss nonprofit programs that landlords can use to improve living conditions for their tenants. The speakers met for a landlord training...

Evanston considers programs to aid homeless families

January 27, 2013

In its first meeting of the new year, the Evanston Housing and Homelessness Commission considered several proposals to provide aid for homeless families and families at risk of becoming homeless. The...

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