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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,”...

In Focus: Refugee family arrives in Evanston, a sanctuary city in need of a welcoming system

In Focus: Refugee family arrives in Evanston, a sanctuary city in need of a welcoming system

August 2, 2023

In September 2022, married couple William Soler and Yohana Cabrera arrived in Evanston with their two sons. Their family sought refuge after receiving kidnapping and death threats from a drug cartel in...

two street signs one reading “Geraldine Pace Way” and one “Grey Avenue” in front of colorful buildings

She practically raised the community’: Teacher Geraldine Pace honored with street name

May 25, 2023

After 48 years teaching at the Infant Welfare Society of Evanston, Geraldine “Geri” Pace will be honored with a street sign. City Council voted May 8 to designate a section of Main Street between...

Two dancers wearing green peacock costumes smiles at the camera.

Umbrella Arts Festival highlights local artists, celebrates Asian cultures

May 14, 2023

Weekend mornings at Fountain Square are usually quiet, but Saturday was an exception. By 10 a.m., dozens of white tents lined the block from Davis Street to Grove Street with vendors busy setting up their...

A man in a hat and coat looks directly at the camera, standing outside on a cold day.

Juan Geracaris, 9th Ward incumbent, talks affordable housing and Latine representation on council

March 15, 2023

When the COVID-19 pandemic started, Ald. Juan Geracaris (9th) didn’t think the city provided enough information or assistance to Evanston’s Latine community. Though he did not yet serve on City Council,...

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