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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


Limited state and federal funding have contributed to a “tough” housing situation for new arrivals, Ald. Juan Geracaris (9th) said.

Amid migrant influx to Illinois, Evanston offers limited housing, funds

January 15, 2024

After living on the floors of police stations and warming centers, an asylum-seeking Venezuelan family of four arrived at the home of Evanston resident Kristin Huzar in early 2023. She planned to house...

The Syrian refugee family’s old house, located in the 1700 block of Lyons Street. The family finalized their housing after weeks of living without a permanent home following an accidental fire.

Refugee family finds new home after fire destroys residence

September 21, 2017

A Syrian refugee family that settled in Evanston last year and lost its house in a fire this August has finally found a new place to settle down with the help of nonprofits and the local community. RefugeeOne...

A sign welcomes drivers to Evanston at the southern end of the city. Officials from Evanston Police Department, local school districts and city government formed a task force in December to assist refugees in their resettlement.

Evanston task force formed to aid refugee resettlement

February 3, 2017

A new Evanston task force, created after the recent presidential election, met last week for the second time to explore options for assisting refugees in their resettlement. The group, which met for...

International Gender Equality Movement hosts second annual campus day for local girls

November 18, 2015

The International Gender Equality Movement is hosting its second annual campus day for at-risk high school girls on Saturday in Harris Hall to better inform them about higher education opportunities. The...

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