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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


Hecky Powell, at the unveiling of his street sign Hecky Powell Way in 2014.

It’s the sauce and more: Hecky Powell, barbecue king and champion of the youth, dies at 71

May 23, 2020

When Angela McConner immigrated from Argentina 25 years ago, Hecky Powell paid for her English classes at the local community college. He helped McConner settle in Evanston and find her first job. “He...

C&W Market and Ice Cream Parlour delivers groceries to senior citizens in Evanston. It also supplies families in need within Evanston/Skokie School District 65.

As “business as usual” remains a long way off, C&W Market & Ice Cream Parlor remains a source for basic necessities

May 18, 2020

Ask Clarence Weaver, owner of C&W Market and Ice Cream Parlor, what his best-selling item was in March and he doesn’t have to think about the answer: toilet paper. As news about the coronavirus...

Four Illinois Supreme Court candidates speak at a February 27 forum. Evanston Live TV owner Meleika Gardner moderated the forum, which Women Empowering Women in Local Legislation, a non-profit organization that helps women shape legislation, organized.

Illinois Supreme Court candidates answer community questions at forum

February 27, 2020

Four Illinois Supreme Court justice candidates attempted to win residents’ votes in the state’s primary election on March 17 during a Thursday forum at Evanston’s Grace Lutheran Church. Former...

The capitol building at Springfield. A bill calling for more robust black history education in public schools gained traction at the Black Caucus Annual Soiree last Wednesday.

Initiative for pre-enslavement black history education gains traction

February 24, 2020

A bill calling for more robust instruction on black history in Illinois public schools is scheduled to be updated online with new amendments and co-sponsors Tuesday. The proposed legislation gained momentum...

Jennifer and William Eason stand behind the counter at Jennifer’s Edibles. William Eason said the restaurant is experiencing its most successful year yet.

“A home away from home”: Jennifer’s Edibles celebrates hard work

February 13, 2020

Bags of produce and ingredients line the counter, and Jennifer and William Eason are busy preparing orders. They chop celery and check on the fish. The lighting is warm, and television plays softly in...

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