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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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The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Education Center, located at 1500 McDaniel Ave. The building is tan with blocky frosted windows and a frame of greenery.

District 65 talks academic growth with new accelerated math curriculum

April 6, 2022

A new accelerated learning curriculum improved middle school math outcomes last year, but racial disparities in achievement persist, according to a Monday District 65 school board report.  Since 2021,...

A group sits next to a garden and listens to a panel discussion.

Chicago yoga initiative SEYN provides networking and healing space for community activists

April 5, 2022

“I need you healed, I need you whole,” Yoga instructor DuShaun Branch Pollard repeated to a group of Chicago-area community organizers and activists at a Zoom yoga practice last year.  This event...

A skateboarder’s legs in jeans and blue sneakers roll down a road.

Residents vote on design concept for new skate park at Twiggs Park

April 5, 2022

Evanston residents voted on the design for a skate park slated to be built at Twiggs Park in the 5th Ward at a Tuesday meeting. Residents selected a concept featuring a closed bowl with a shallow bonus...

The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Education Center, located at 1500 McDaniel Ave. The building is tan with blocky frosted windows and a frame of greenery.

District 65 Academic Skills Centers improve grade level standards attainment, aim to expand

April 5, 2022

A new Evanston/Skokie District 65 program to bring individualized tutoring into the school day has seen success in the last year.  Launched in July 2021, Academic Skills Centers at District 65 schools...

A white wall with black letters reading “EAT PLANTS” and a green neon sign reading “feel beautiful.” There are wooden booths and dining tables with patrons.

New vegan restaurant elephant + vine increases plant-based food options in Evanston

April 5, 2022

A new restaurant has arrived in town, serving up vegan food for patrons with all dietary preferences: elephant + vine. The quick-serve restaurant opened its doors at 719 Church St. on March 17. Restaurant...

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