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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


An individual smiles as she washes a food item at a sink, looking across the kitchen.

Best of Evanston: YW Culinary receives $10,000 to continue supporting aspiring food service employees

February 13, 2025

Chef Paige Dyer, a culinary instructor at the YWCA Evanston/North Shore, is meticulous in teaching. She observes each student, wholly comprehends their strengths and presents future job recommendations. “I...

After two people were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, Legionella bacteria was found in YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s hot water.

YWCA Evanston/North Shore resumes programming following discovery of Legionella in water

October 22, 2024

Before recently, the word “Legionella” may not have rang any bells for the average Evanston resident. However, the bacteria was recently found in YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s hot water supply Oct....

This Sunday marked the 25th anniversary of honoring Ricky Byrdsong, NU’s first African American head basketball coach, in Evanston’s annual Race Against Hate.

Race Against Hate: Ricky Byrdsong’s Legacy

June 17, 2024

Ricky Byrdsong always shared his positivity with those around him, Sherialyn Byrdsong, his wife, said. As the first African American head basketball coach at Northwestern University and a dedicated Vice...

Nine volunteers pose for a photo at the 2015 Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate. All wear dark blue shirts that read “ywca evanston/north shore” in white font.

‘It fosters a community effort’: Evanston, Skokie rev up for 25th Annual Race Against Hate

May 2, 2024

Content Warning: This article contains discussions of violence and hate crimes. This Father’s Day, residents from the greater Chicago area will gather at Northwestern’s Long Field for a morning...

All families of District 65 kindergarten students can enroll in the program.

Savings for Success provides financial support for elementary school students

February 1, 2024

In 2018, YWCA Evanston/North Shore and the Evanston Community Foundation began creating college savings accounts and providing financial support for children participating in a pilot program aptly named...

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