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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


People line the sidewalks in front of the YWCA Evanston/North Shore in 2015 for the annual “Stand Against Racism.” The event drew a number of local residents, officials and organizations who pledged to work toward ending racism in Evanston.

Local organizations take annual pledge against racism

April 30, 2017

Local businesses, organizations and residents lined the streets in Evanston and Skokie on Friday for “Stand Against Racism,” an annual event organized by the Evanston/North Shore YWCA to raise awareness...

Students gather at Searle Hall on Tuesday for the Campus Coalition on Sexual Violence’s fall meeting. Members of SHAPE, CARE, MARS and other groups presented updates at the meeting.

SPEAK, CARE announce programming updates during community meeting

November 7, 2016

Students Promoting Education, Awareness and Knowledge for Change has opened up membership to students who are not survivors of sexual assault, the group announced at a meeting Tuesday. During the...

People line the sidewalks at the intersection of Ridge Avenue and Church Street for the annual “Stand Against Racism” action.

Participants find personal connection during fifth annual ‘Stand Against Racism’ march

May 1, 2016

Thousands of people joined YWCA Evanston/North Shore in a demonstration to fight racism on Friday, an event that some locals said carried particular weight in light of three homicides of black men in the...

Homes line the block of Dodge Avenue between Church Street and Lyons Street in Evanston’s 5th Ward. Residents identified access to affordable housing as an issue in both the ward and the city at large.

5th Ward residents say negative perceptions overshadow progress in neighborhood

February 9, 2016

Colette Allen acknowledges the 5th Ward has problems. Other residents and community leaders agree — safety and economic inequality have been issues in the 5th Ward for decades. Those problems, however,...

Chicago Transit Authority recently expanded its anti-harassment program to encourage people to report instances of harassment on public transportation. Changes include a new employee training program and increased advertisements on trains and buses.

CTA revamps anti-harassment campaign

October 15, 2015

Chicago Transit Authority is revamping its anti-harassment campaign to include new employee training and expanded advertisements on buses and trains. CTA officials overhauled the campaign, called “If...

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