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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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Woman fights off attacker in south Evanston park during attempted sexual assault

September 2, 2016

A 38-year old Evanston woman fought off an attacker Wednesday night in Brummel Park, where she had been walking with her 2-year-old child in a stroller, police said. The male attacker first struck the...

Police arrest three in connection with armed robbery

September 1, 2016

Evanston police arrested three people on Tuesday night in an attempted armed robbery near an ATM in south Evanston. Police received a 911 call at about 9:10 p.m. regarding a possible robbery near an...

U.S. Rep. John Lewis answers a question from a young audience member during his visit to Evanston Township High School on Monday. Lewis encouraged young students to become activists and speak up against injustice.

Congressman John Lewis speaks at ETHS on graphic novel trilogy about Civil Rights Movement

August 30, 2016

When U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia) was first asked to write a series of graphic novels about his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, he waved it off. Lewis, who as a young boy was inspired...

City launches new safety campaign, signage program to promote traffic safety

August 29, 2016

Evanston launched a back-to-school crosswalk safety campaign and bicycle signage program earlier this month to improve pedestrian awareness and communication among roadway users. The two programs are...

Residents and Community members gather at Twiggs Park for the Fifth Ward Festival. The festival featured information booths in addition to food vendors and entertainment acts to help promote the end of gun violence.

Fifth Ward Festival helps bring community together to combat gun violence at Twiggs Park

August 28, 2016

Although the ground was wet and muddy, the sun stayed out to blanket those at Twiggs Park attending the Fifth Ward Festival on Saturday. Put together by “Dear Evanston,” Citizens Greener Evanston,...

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