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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

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A group of people stand around a cart with flowers.

Inspire Through Flowers gives new life and purpose to donated flowers

October 12, 2023

Walking down the halls of the Levy Senior Center, volunteers are welcomed by wafts of sweet flowers and gales of laughter coming from the craft rooms. Volunteers with Inspire Through Flowers prune leaves...

A group of people wearing eclipse glasses look toward the sky.

Residents, EPL prepare for Saturday’s partial solar eclipse

October 12, 2023

This Saturday, Evanston Public Library will host an Eclipse Watch Party for residents to celebrate and view the solar phenomenon.  As the moon moves in front of the sun during its orbit, it will block...

Despite the sport’s growing popularity, Evanston still has no dedicated pickleball courts.

Evanston pickleballers push for dedicated courts

October 11, 2023

Three temporary pickleball nets divide the fifth floor of Evanston’s McGaw YMCA where residents of all ages can be found playing night and day. In one corner, an elementary school student plays with...

The brick Family Focus Center building with an American flag hanging in front.

Q&A: Family Focus talks relief efforts for incoming migrants

October 10, 2023

Chicago’s new migrant arrivals just exceeded 17,000 from the past year — but the metro area has struggled to accommodate the influx. Apart from traditional shelters, migrants have had to sleep in police...

A man walks past the Woman’s Club of Evanston in downtown Evanston. The club announced its annual community grant program on Sept. 22.

Amid wellness crisis, Woman’s Club of Evanston grant program aims to help struggling teens, seniors

October 10, 2023

Charley Smith leads Haven Youth and Family Services, a youth care organization in Wilmette that strives to never turn anyone away.  However, the mental health crisis that arose among teenagers during...

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