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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


Each summer, Evanston organizations put together programs to offer residents, especially students, free meals.

Evanston summer programs offer free meals, produce for youth

June 9, 2024

  Several Evanston organizations will offer free hot and cold meals this summer starting June 10th. Here is where you can find them:  McGaw YMCA: The summer food program at the McGaw YMCA...

The Greater Chicago Food Depository donates half of the free produce, while the other half comes from wholesalers.

Produce Mobile distributes free produce, combats food insecurity in Evanston

January 9, 2024

To Shawn Iles, assistant program director at religious nonprofit Interfaith Action of Evanston, the best part of his job is getting to know regulars at Produce Mobile — a free produce market that aims...

A graphic showing the Weber Arch, the city of Evanston and question marks.

Saving up this summer? Here are some student-friendly spending options for food, transport and more

June 20, 2022

Summer comes with an open campus and a hiatus from typical collegiate activities. But between internships and summer classes, students staying in Evanston often pay rent unaided by Northwestern. NU’s...

A white and red calendar on a teal background. The calendar has the number “9” and the letters “SUN” written in black.

The Week Ahead: What’s coming up in Evanston the week of Jan. 9

January 9, 2022

What’s happening in Evanston this week? Here are some events — informative, useful and entertaining — coming up soon. Blue Monday with Ivy Ford Jan. 10. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show begins at...

Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. EPL has placed two dozen free book distribution centers around the city.

Evanston Public Library gives away free books around city

October 31, 2019

In an effort to reach local residents, the Evanston Public Library has placed two dozen free book distribution centers around town. Residents can grab free books at various locations, including businesses,...

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