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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


Students gather in a circle to meet with community partners.

Leadership for Racial Equity program connects Evanston with NU students

February 6, 2023

Hannah Bonham Blackwell, co-founder of Southside Blooms, spends her days fighting for racial equity — but with a floral twist.  Through Southside Blooms, a project of Chicago Eco House, she employs...

Snow globe next to a “Danger!” sign and containing a snowy downtown Chicago.

Weather relief programs, shelters open during the winter

January 10, 2023

Evanston’s weather relief programs and local centers are ready to help housing insecure Evanston residents. The Daily made a list of the resources and necessities available for this winter. Interfaith...

A head shot of Karen Singer in a green sweater standing in front of a brick wall.

Preparing for retirement, Karen Singer reflects on 18 years of leadership, expansion at YWCA Evanston/North Shore

May 19, 2022

Content warning: This article contains mention of domestic abuse and anti-Black hate crimes.  When Karen Singer started working as YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s interim executive director in August...

A crowd of people stand along Ridge Avenue during the annual YWCA Stand Against Racism holding signs.

Evanston residents take a Stand Against Racism with YWCA

April 28, 2022

Crowds of Evanston residents lined Ridge Avenue Thursday morning for YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s annual Stand Against Racism campaign.  Starting at 10:30 a.m., community members holding signs with...

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City Council approves creation of Reimagining Public Safety Committee

May 26, 2021

City Council approved the creation of the Reimagining Public Safety Committee, an ad-hoc committee tasked with analyzing Evanston Police Department’s relationship with the city and presenting “community-informed”...

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