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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Local

A person paints a bright, floral mural on a brick wall.

Evanston Mural Arts Program continues to bring art to Evanston streets

April 3, 2024

When Lea Pinsky and Dustin Harris moved back to Evanston from Chicago in 2012, they were eager to spread public art in their hometown.  The married couple had been painting murals together in Chicago...

A Church with a rainbow flag in front.

Evanston faith communities provide housing for migrants

April 3, 2024

After attending a training on faith communities helping with the migrant crisis, Grace Lutheran Church congregant Nancy Mathyer proposed hosting a migrant family in the church. The congregation took...

In the inside of a store, a table with dishes in the middle with baskets and artwork on the wall.

Nonprofit retailer Ten Thousand Villages to relocate downtown

April 3, 2024

Evanston resident Lois Hedman visited Ten Thousand Villages, a nonprofit fair trade chain retailer, on March 27 — the last day she would visit that location. She knew the store would be closed for two...

Framed black and white pictures hang on two white walls inside an art gallery.

Perceptions of Flow: ‘Movement’ at the Evanston Art Center highlights artists with disabilities

April 2, 2024

The Perceptions of Flow: “Movement” exhibit showcases the experiences of local artists with disabilities through photography. It opened at the Evanston Art Center on March 30. The black and white...

A grant from the Chicago Region Food System Fund and additional fundraising will allow Evanston Latinos to open its community kitchen pilot in June.

Leveraging grants and local partnerships, Evanston Latinos looks to open community kitchen pilot in June

April 2, 2024

Growing up, chef Mario Perez said he was always fascinated by the art of cooking.  “As long as I can remember — since I’m the baby of the family — I was always attached to my mom and grandma,”...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Local