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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


A panel discusses a documentary about fatherhood. Family Focus hosted an event about empowering fathers in community spaces.

Documentary screening prompts discussion on engaging fathers in parenthood

February 22, 2019

Evanston community members envisioned spaces to empower fathers at a documentary screening and panel discussion Thursday. The conversation, which took place at Family Focus, focused on the importance...

Hecky Powell launched the Evanston Work Ethic program through the Forrest E. Powell Foundation this school year. The program is hoping to help ETHS students who aren’t interested in a four-year college with a trade career.

Hecky Powell’s foundation helps launch youth training program

September 21, 2016

The Forrest E. Powell Foundation — operated by the owner of Hecky’s Barbecue — is investing in helping high school students find career success through trade school. “I’ve discovered that...

Evanston resident and mother Tanashua Slaton during a panel discussion about Dajae Coleman's death. The community forum was hosted Monday night at the McGaw YMCA.

Evanston residents discuss impact of Dajae Coleman’s death, search for solutions to violence

October 2, 2012

More than 250 people gathered at the McGaw YMCA Monday evening to discuss the recent murder of 14-year-old Dajae Coleman and how his death impacted the Evanston community. Evanston residents, parents...

Youth advocates call for collaboration among families, social service agencies

September 23, 2012

Central Street restaurant Curt’s Cafe hosted a panel discussion of issues facing Evanston’s youth Tuesday. The talk touched on topics such as racism, homelessness and the disconnect between families...

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