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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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Tracing the path of the tribes who call Evanston home

May 25, 2023

Before Evanston was founded in 1863, tribal nations including the Potawatomi, Peoria, Kaskaskia, Myaamia (or Miami), Wea, Kiikaapoi (or Kickapoo) and Mascouten called the land home.  When settlers...

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A look into Evanston’s famous historical figures

May 25, 2023

From a vice president to local activists, several historical figures have called Evanston home at some point in their lives. Here’s a look at some of these noteworthy people and how they have shaped...

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She practically raised the community’: Teacher Geraldine Pace honored with street name

May 25, 2023

After 48 years teaching at the Infant Welfare Society of Evanston, Geraldine “Geri” Pace will be honored with a street sign. City Council voted May 8 to designate a section of Main Street between...

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From bowling bans to trick-or-treating: Fact-checking Evanston’s funkiest laws

May 25, 2023

Evanston’s City Code contains all of the laws and regulations that govern the city. Most Evanston residents haven’t read the code’s full text, which contains some obscure ordinances one wouldn’t...

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As Evanston moves toward sustainability, local activists criticize slow pace of change

May 24, 2023

For many environmental activists in Evanston, their greatest priority involves meeting the goals set out in the Climate Action and Resilience Plan first approved by the city in 2018.   The plan calls...

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