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


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Social Services Committee approves funding to welcome center for immigrants

September 28, 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...

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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....

Some of Evanston Latinos’ board members standing outside together. From left to right: Stephanie Mendoza, Chandra Palmer, Jesus Vega, Rebeca Mendoza, and Dolores Ayala.

Evanston Latinos works to distribute COVID information, advance equity and inclusion for the local Latinx community

January 17, 2022

When the COVID-19 pandemic first began, Evanston officials did not release much medical and regulatory information in Spanish. Evanston resident Rebeca Mendoza wanted to address the issue. She translated...

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D65 names three principals, an assistant principal

May 19, 2021

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Superintendent Devon Horton announced four new leaders, calling the educators “an inspiring group” at a Monday board meeting. The new principals are Elizabeth...

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center, a red-brick building with large and plated glass windows are pictured. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building in front of a sidewalk.

District 65 board member Rebeca Mendoza resigns

May 3, 2021

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 is seeking applications to fill a school board vacancy after board member Rebeca Mendoza submitted her resignation on April 28, according to a Monday news release. In...

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