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Family Focus merges with Chicago Child Care

Family Focus, the child welfare agency founded in Evanston 44 years ago, has merged with the Chicago Child Care Society.

By Evanston Now on January 23, 2021 - 11:16 am

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ECF announces pandemic response grants

The Evanston Community Foundation today announced it has distributed $327,000 in its latest round of grants to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The Rapid Response Fund grants will

By Bill Smith on January 11, 2021 - 1:22 pm

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NorthShore in COVID treatment, prevention studies

Seeks volunteers to participate in the studies.

By Jeff Hirsh on January 8, 2021 - 3:24 pm

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NorthShore completes NCH acquisition

Evanston-based NorthShore University HealthSystem announced today that it has completed acquisition of Arlington Height-based Northwest Community Healthcare after receiving federal and state regulatory approvals.

By Bill Smith on January 4, 2021 - 10:39 am

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First baby of the new year arrives at Evanston Hospital

Seven-pound, five-ounce Declyn Walden became the first baby born in 2021 at Evanston Hospital this morning.

By Evanston Now on January 1, 2021 - 2:47 pm

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Strangers pitch in for family that lost everything in fire

Evanstonians step forward to help family in need at the holidays.

By Jeff Hirsh on December 24, 2020 - 3:49 pm

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YWCA gets $9 million gift from MacKenzie Scott

Gift from billionaire was totally unexpected, says YWCA's executive director.

By Evanston Now on December 17, 2020 - 3:51 pm

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Giving Tuesday highlights pandemic-driven needs

It's what comes after Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Small Brewery Sunday and Cyber Monday.

By Jeff Hirsh on December 2, 2020 - 9:35 am

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Hunger on the rise as pandemic spreads at Thanksgiving

To many of us, Thanksgiving in the world of COVID means not visiting grandma. But to others, Thanksgiving is just another day with not enough to eat.

By Jeff Hirsh on November 25, 2020 - 5:15 pm

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COVID unit nurse: ‘Please don’t call me a hero’

A nurse who volunteered to work with hospitalized coronavirus patients, and then got COVID herself, talks about her experience.

By Jeff Hirsh on November 18, 2020 - 4:31 pm

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ETHS grads keep helping the hungry during pandemic

Face-to-face food drives are no longer safe, they figure, but they've come up with an alternative.

By Jeff Hirsh on November 17, 2020 - 12:33 pm

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COVID hospitalizations up five-fold in past month

And patient loads are still increasing.

By Jeff Hirsh on November 10, 2020 - 2:02 pm

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IDPH issues Halloween safety guidance

Illinois Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike says the safest way to celebrate Halloween during a pandemic "is to stay home and plan virtual gatherings." But she says the Department of

By Bill Smith on September 30, 2020 - 4:31 pm

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Four join McGaw YMCA board

Evanston's McGaw YMCA elected four new members to its board of directors at its annual meeting held Tuesday evening. Named to three year terms, they are: Omar Brown, organizational transformation

By Evanston Now on September 16, 2020 - 2:30 pm

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YWCA gets $1 million grant for expansion

The grant will help double the capacity of the organization's emergency shelter for domestic abuse survivors.

By Evanston Now on August 26, 2020 - 3:30 pm

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City partners with Walgreens for flu vaccinations

Flu vaccinations for everyone over six months of age are encouraged -- in part to limit the burden on the health care system during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Evanston Now on August 25, 2020 - 10:50 am

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