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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


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Eighth annual Taste of Evanston brings together local restaurants to fight against housing insecurity

September 21, 2022

Gathered beneath white tents, attendees of the eighth annual Taste of Evanston spent their time — and money — to whet their  appetites and fight housing insecurity Sunday.  The Evanston Lighthouse...

Maudlyne Ihejirika (left) emceed the fifth annual Taste of Evanston. This year’s Taste raised funds for Connections for the Homeless and Reba Place Development Corporation.

Journalist Maudlyne Ihejirika emcees fifth annual Taste of Evanston in support of combating homelessness

July 15, 2019

Inside a large white tent packed full of Evanston residents and visitors, the sound of laughter combined with the steady beat of a drum. Onlookers feasted on a host of miniature foods as loud music saturated...

Community members get samples from various local food vendors at the fourth annual Taste of Evanston. This year’s event primarily benefited local nonprofits Connections for the Homeless and Reba Place Development Corporation.

Annual Taste of Evanston event benefits Connections for the Homeless, Reba Place

July 8, 2018

More than 500 community members filled their plates and stomachs Sunday evening at the fourth annual Taste of Evanston. The event, hosted by the Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club, featured about 40 different...

Captured: Fourth annual Taste of Evanston

Captured: Fourth annual Taste of Evanston

July 8, 2018

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This will be a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community....

Executive director of Interfaith Action Susan Murphy and the Rev. Betty Landis update commission members on Evanston’s emergency overnight shelter. The shelter opened its doors on 25 particularly cold nights during the winter.

Housing commission praises homeless shelter efforts, hears from new affordable housing coalition

May 9, 2017

Evanston residents and community leaders praised city efforts to expand its homeless shelter during the cold winter months at a Tuesday night meeting. The update came during a housing, homelessness...

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