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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


A sign at the Women’s March on Chicago last month reads “Stronger Together.” Members of the Evanston chapter of Action for a Better Tomorrow attended the event.

Evanston resident leads local chapter to oppose Trump through political action, education

February 26, 2017

Evanston resident Alisa Kaplan said she woke up a “zombie” after last year’s presidential election. Disillusioned by a campaign filled with hateful rhetoric and “overt misogyny,” she said she...

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1004 Greenwood St. The Rev. Betty Landis of that church is one of a number of religious leaders organizing a response to the election of President Donald Trump.

Evanston religious community moves to create ‘protection teams’ after presidential election

February 15, 2017

Members of the Evanston religious community are moving to establish so-called “protection teams” to support marginalized residents — including immigrants and refugees — following the election of...

A volunteer with the Evanston Animal Shelter walks a dog near the shelter’s grounds. The shelter will hold a gala Saturday as a way to fundraise and strengthen community ties.

Evanston Animal Shelter gala seeks to highlight community engagement

February 4, 2016

At a gala this weekend, the Evanston Animal Shelter hopes to not just raise money, but celebrate how far it has come in the past few months, members of the organization that runs the shelter said. The...

A dog stands in his kennel at Evanston Animal Shelter, 2310 Oakton St. Aldermen approved Monday an amended animal welfare policy updating the shelter’s protocol for euthanizing animals based on behavioral problems.

City Council updates animal shelter euthanasia guidelines

October 12, 2015

Evanston officials approved more detailed animal shelter euthanasia guidelines Monday as part of an update to the city’s animal welfare policy. Aldermen voted unanimously to approve the amended guidelines,...

A volunteer at the Evanston Animal Shelter walks a dog around the shelter’s grounds. The Evanston Animal Shelter, under the management of the Evanston Animal Shelter Association since May, will begin to establish financial independence from the city this month.

Evanston Animal Shelter shifts from city control to nonprofit model

October 1, 2015

Evanston Animal Shelter will begin to establish financial independence from Evanston this month after relying on city funding for nearly a year and a half. The city assumed control over the shelter...

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