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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


Evanston Township High School. The school hosted a mass recycling event on Saturday.

Evanston groups participate in annual recycling event at ETHS

July 10, 2017

Evanston residents brought their recyclable garbage to the annual Evanston Recycles event at Evanston Township High School on Saturday. The city has worked jointly with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern...

Carl Wilson, a 101-year-old World War II veteran, is honored at the city’s annual Veterans Day ceremony. Wilson is one of about 1 million surviving World War II veterans, according to the National World War II Museum's website.

Evanston Veterans Day celebration honors service members

November 11, 2014

Evanston held its annual Veterans Day ceremony Tuesday, where city officials and residents gathered to honor those who serve and have served in the U.S. armed forces. Veterans and residents, both...

 John Russo, chaplain of Evanston American Legion Post 42, salutes during the presentation of colors at the Veterans Day ceremony held in Fountain Square on Monday morning. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) and Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl were both present at the event.

Armed services members honored in Veterans Day ceremony

November 12, 2013

Veterans and residents braved the rain Monday morning to mark Veterans Day in downtown Evanston. “We want to dedicate this day and honor our brave veterans who served their country,” said Charles...

American Legion post in Evanston holds annual pancake fundraiser

November 4, 2012

For 91-year-old World War II veteran Bob Larsen, the American Legion Post 42 annual pancake breakfast is a chance to connect with other retired servicemen. “I came to the annual breakfast every...

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