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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

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Residents and dogs rally support to reopen Evanston’s Dog Beach

October 16, 2022

After six years without access to the Evanston dog beach, furry friends ran along the shore, dug in the sand and jumped into the lake Saturday morning. They accompanied their owners at a rally to support...

The backs of several people as they sit and watch two people stand at the front of the room.

Community Data Walk shows health and quality of life inequalities in Evanston

October 14, 2022

More than nine decades after Evanston’s first redlining policies went into effect, Black neighborhoods in Evanston still have fewer resources than white ones, according to a data set presented by Evanston...

Woman looks over a table.

Evanston Environment Board debates lifting plastic bag ban and adding bag tax

October 14, 2022

The Evanston Environment Board announced a new proposal to tax single-use plastic bags in its Thursday meeting.  These bags — currently banned for distribution in Evanston businesses larger than...

Gun with a red cross and circle over it that reads “GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION EVANSTON.”

As Evanston advocates rally against gun violence, some residents say structural change is lacking

October 14, 2022

Content warning: this story contains mentions of gun violence. Gun violence continues to plague Evanston, a city with a yearly average of two to three homicides for the past two decades.   In September,...

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Northwestern officials explain specifics of Ryan Field rebuild in 7th Ward meeting

October 13, 2022

Northwestern officials discussed developments on the Ryan Field rebuild at a Wednesday 7th Ward meeting.  The University announced official plans to construct a new football stadium on Sept. 28. The...

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