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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


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As Evanston works to cut carbon emissions, locals say affordable solutions are key

May 21, 2023

Eighth Ward resident Jane Neumann recently installed solar panels on her home — a “pretty easy” choice for her household — she said. Yet solar panels aren’t as common a sight in her neighborhood...

A sink with a black marble counter and gold faucet in a warehouse of other countertops, shelves and light fixtures with a large green sign that reads “Rebuilding Exchange.”

Rebuilding Exchange builds community while diverting materials from landfills

May 21, 2023

Rediscovery is a closely held value for Rebuilding Exchange, a construction material reuse store in Evanston. At the establishment’s storefront, customers can find reclaimed wood, sinks, doorknobs, light...

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Vintage Garage hosts Mother’s Day Season Opener, enters 11th year of shows

May 15, 2023

Vintage Garage kicked off its 11th season vintage show Sunday, celebrating Mother’s Day with retro clothing, houseware, decor and more.  More than 75 vendors set up shop while hundreds of customers...

Three shoppers browse two rows of plants set up on tables in the parking lot in front of the District 65 warehouse on a cloudy day.

District 65’s native plant sale supports ecosystem, local schools

May 14, 2023

The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Parent Teacher Association Equity Project held its second annual Native Plant Sale on Saturday. Over the course of three hours, people flowed into the district’s...

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City opens applications for Sustain Evanston Incentive Program, invests in business sustainability projects

May 11, 2023

When the city announced the relaunching of its Sustain Evanston Incentive Program in April, leadership at Dream to Product knew the initiative was a “dream” opportunity. Along with product redesign,...

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