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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


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Evanston and Chicago-area Juneteenth events commemorate Black independence
Laura Horne, Senior Staffer • June 18, 2025

Evanston and Chicago-area organizations are hosting events to bring Black communities together for Juneteenth on Thursday. Recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth celebrates Black freedom and reflects on the emancipation of enslaved people 160 years ago.  Check out these events happening...

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Communication professor exposes genitals during video performance, sparking Title IX inquiry, debate among staff
Madeline King and Aidan Johnstone June 17, 2025
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Weekly Crossword: Going Ape
Weekly Crossword: Going Ape
Miguel Tsang, Reporter • June 17, 2025
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HCDC evaluates ‘muddy’ Envision Evanston, Zolomij continues as Vice-Chair
Marisa Guerra Echeverria, Managing Editor • June 18, 2025

Evanston’s Housing and Community Development Committee provided a forum for affordable housing advocates, committee members and some members of City Council to evaluate revisions to the Envision Evanston 2045 Comprehensive Plan, a seminal discussion item in the upcoming City Council and special Envision Evanston 2045 meetings next week.  Following updates on city programs like the Evanston Green Homes pilot and the walk-in pilot with the Metropolitan Tenants Organization, as well as the reappointment of Joanne Zolomij as committee vice-chair, committee members shifted to the hot topic — which had dominated the public comment portion earlier in the night.  Third ward resident Scott...

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An illustration of people holding hands in a circle with the word “Juneteenth” written to the right of them in red, yellow and green.
Evanston and Chicago-area Juneteenth events commemorate Black independence
Laura Horne, Senior Staffer • June 18, 2025
A sky blue wall emblazoned with the City of Evanston’s logo, reading “City of Evanston Lorraine H. Morton City Hall.”
HCDC evaluates ‘muddy’ Envision Evanston, Zolomij continues as Vice-Chair
Marisa Guerra Echeverria, Managing Editor • June 18, 2025
People watch a performer on a stage.
Communication professor exposes genitals during video performance, sparking Title IX inquiry, debate among staff
Madeline King and Aidan Johnstone June 17, 2025
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LTE: 51 Northwestern faculty call on transparency, dialogue from Schill
LTE: 51 Northwestern faculty call on transparency, dialogue from Schill
Helen Tilley, Laura Beth Nielsen, Michael Peshkin, Rebecca Zorach, and Elizabeth Shakman Hurd June 12, 2025
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What’s New at NU: Central Asian grocery store gives NU students and Chicagoans a bite of home
What’s New at NU: Central Asian grocery store gives NU students and Chicagoans a bite of home
Anita Li, Senior Staffer • June 5, 2025
Evanston Animal Shelter sees increase in traffic and adoptions since reopening
Maia Alvarez, Assistant Video Editor • February 18, 2025
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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881