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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

The Daily Northwestern

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Colorful clothing hangs on a rack in the entry area of the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian during its Monday Indigenous Peoples’ Day event.

‘Showing a mirror’: Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration at Mitchell Museum sparks reflection

October 9, 2023

Kathleen and Jason Hardy (Medill ‘95) stood beside a touch table at the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, watching their 10-year-old daughter Aislyn play with replicas of artifacts from the Cherokee...

Unveiling of “Explorer” Du Sable bust gathers around 40 people.

‘Explorer’ statue of Du Sable finds its temporary home in Evanston

October 8, 2023

A 8-foot bronze bust of Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable, a prominent explorer who is often credited as the founder of Chicago, was unveiled in downtown Evanston Sunday afternoon. Created by sculptor Erik...

Attendees watch as the Evanston Fire Department demonstrates a fire in a room without sprinklers near headquarters in downtown Evanston, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.

Families practice fire prevention during Evanston Fire Department event

October 8, 2023

Evanston Fire Department’s fire prevention open house on Saturday gave dozens of families a chance to meet local firefighters. For Lake Forest resident Gisella Stefani, that meant seeing her grandson...

While the ETHS literacy team throws the event, many of the stations and booths are run by high school student volunteers completing community service hours.

E-Town Community Literacy Fest promotes reading, representation

October 5, 2023

Evanston Township High School will host its second annual E-Town Community Literacy Fest this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature local restaurants, raffles and book giveaways.  Beyond...

Three rows of white tents with multicolored dots underneath.

Evanston gears up for Big Art Weekend

October 5, 2023

Evanston is gearing up for its second Big Art Weekend, a three-day celebration of local artists and artisans presented by nonprofit arts organization Evanston Made. More than 130 artists will participate...

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