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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

Evanston Latinos’ new community kitchen aims to help local entrepreneurs in the food industry and bring more Latino culture to the city’s forefront.

Evanston Latinos to open Community Kitchen for local entrepreneurs

November 19, 2023

Evanston resident Elizabeth Jimenez sells tamales on a street in Chicago.  Her business, she said, is important to her for various reasons.  “It’s a way to connect with the taste and (my) culture,”...

A few buildings at Oakton College with snow falling.

Oakton College partners with Evanston organizations to create ESL early childhood education pilot program

November 8, 2023

Oakton College recently partnered with several Evanston organizations to create a pilot program that combines English as a second language and early childhood education training. The program aims to address...

Four Evanston/Skokie School District 65 school board members sit behind a wooden desk.

District 65 board to choose from 12 hopefuls to fill seat left by Anya Tanyavutti

September 30, 2022

Content warning: this article discusses anti-Black hate crimes and hate symbols. A Northwestern sociology professor, a real estate broker and former preschool director, an issues director for the Illinois...

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Social Services Committee approves funding to welcome center for immigrants

September 27, 2022

Evanston’s Social Services Committee unanimously voted to support city funding for a welcome center for immigrants Thursday. The proposed plan draws up to $500,000 from American Rescue Plan Act funds...

A person drawing the map of Evanston, with multiple drafts strewn around them.

In Focus: As Evanston braces for its first ward redistricting in nearly two decades, residents say changing demographics speak to a lack of affordable housing

June 10, 2022

Growing up in Evanston’s 2nd Ward, Darlene Cannon lived in a mostly Black neighborhood. Since she was born in Evanston more than five decades ago, she has lived within the same four-block radius....

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