Skip to Main Content
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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


The Work Ethic Program’s second cohort. WE Program welcomed seven new juniors and five new seniors from Evanston Township High School on March 22.

Evanston Work Ethic Program includes seniors in second student cohort

April 5, 2018

The Evanston Work Ethic Program took on a second cohort of students last month, expanding the program to include high school seniors as well as juniors. Founded by local business owner Hecky Powell...

Bennison’s Bakery, 1000 Davis St. Hannah Seiler, an ETHS senior, interned at the bakery over the summer through the Evanston Work Ethic program.

Evanston Work Ethic Program expands as it enters second year

October 4, 2017

The Evanston Work Ethic Program, an initiative that provides technical training and employment opportunities for Evanston Township High School students, is planning to expand in its second year. Nancy...

Sandwiches and cookies sit on a table outside the Evanston History Center. Evanston residents sampled food from numerous local restaurants at the Taste of Evanston event on Sunday.

Taste of Evanston festival attracts local foodies, gives back to community

July 10, 2017

Bluestone, Hoosier Mama Pie Company, Peckish Pig and Tomate Fresh Kitchen, among other Evanston restaurants, set up stalls on the lawn of the historic Charles Gates Dawes House this weekend. Evanston’s...

Hecky Powell launched the Evanston Work Ethic program through the Forrest E. Powell Foundation this school year. The program is hoping to help ETHS students who aren’t interested in a four-year college with a trade career.

Hecky Powell’s foundation helps launch youth training program

September 21, 2016

The Forrest E. Powell Foundation — operated by the owner of Hecky’s Barbecue — is investing in helping high school students find career success through trade school. “I’ve discovered that...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Nancy Baker