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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


Jennifer and William Eason stand behind the counter at Jennifer’s Edibles. William Eason said the restaurant is experiencing its most successful year yet.

“A home away from home”: Jennifer’s Edibles celebrates hard work

February 13, 2020

Bags of produce and ingredients line the counter, and Jennifer and William Eason are busy preparing orders. They chop celery and check on the fish. The lighting is warm, and television plays softly in...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) at a City Council meeting in May. The council approved a commission’s recommendations for reparations, including housing assistance programs for black residents.

Board finds Ald. Robin Rue Simmons did not violate code of ethics

June 20, 2018

At Tuesday’s meeting, the city’s Board of Ethics found that Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) did not violate the code of ethics after an Evanston resident filed a complaint in March alleging that Rue Simmons...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) looks on at a meeting. Rue Simmons faces scrutiny over allegations of issues with conflict of interest.

Alderman Robin Rue Simmons faces Evanston ethics board after conflict of interest complaint

March 21, 2018

The city’s Board of Ethics announced Tuesday that it will hear a complaint over a conflict of interest claim surrounding grant funding received in 2017 by Chicago nonprofit Sunshine Enterprises, which...

Jennifer Eason, owner of Jennifer’s Edibles, poses in front of a store menu. The restaurant, 1623 Simpson St., received both a microloan and business services through LEND.

Microfinance group launches program to help low-income, minority-owned businesses

September 20, 2017

After funds were disbursed this summer, recipients of LEND’s Entrepreneurship Support Program have expanded their outreach, using microfinance to drive growth. The $300,000 annual program was designed...

Robin Rue Simmons speaks at a candidate forum on Jan. 19. She and Carolyn Murray, seated second from the left, will face off in the general election on April 4.

Simmons, Murray prioritize economic development, affordable housing in 5th Ward race

March 30, 2017

As a lawsuit and allegations of ethics violations hover over the 5th Ward aldermanic election, the two candidates emphasize their commitments to promote affordable housing and economic development. The...

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