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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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The front of the Evanston Fire Station, with the American flag blowing in the wind.

Evanston Public Library, Fire Department host emergency preparedness talk

April 22, 2022

Evanston Public Library educated residents about how to prepare for extreme weather events in spring at a public event Thursday night. About 20 residents gathered at EPL’s main branch to hear from...

The illustration of a person on the left has their mouth open, with a speech bubble filled with religious symbols. Illustrations of people with question marks over their head are in the right corner.

Teaching religious diversity: Evanston students, educators reflect on how schools discuss religion in light of new law

April 21, 2022

Evanston Township High School senior Sajeda Yagoub said she doesn’t often feel represented in her history classes. “When you hear about U.S. history, it's usually like, ‘Oh, this white guy did...

Illustration of a lawn mower crossed out in a garden with tall grass.

No Mow May pushes residents to swap grass cutters for gardens

April 21, 2022

When heavy rains hit Lovelace Park three years ago, Evanston resident Sigrid Pilgrim said the city couldn’t use its heavy mowing equipment on the wet ground. Instead, the city let the grass grow freely. “The...

Three tents, one with a “Plant Natives!” banner, set up on a grassy field.

Evanston native plant sale blossoms to benefit birds, bugs

April 21, 2022

When longtime Evanston resident Laine Hoffman looks out her window at night, she said her yard is aglow with lightning bugs. Across the fence, her neighbors' yards are dark, she said. The difference?...

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ETHS student activists lead first Climate Justice Conference

April 21, 2022

Student activist Emmet Ebels-Duggan said they wanted students to leave Evanston Township High School’s inaugural Climate Justice Conference feeling energized, educated and hopeful. “Information...

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