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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


The exterior of Levy Senior Center. Glass windows cover much of the brick building.

Evanston to hear community input on ADA Transition Plan Update

November 17, 2021

Evanston will host an open house on the Accessibility is Freedom: Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan Update. Community members can share input on the update on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m....

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Q&A: Evanston Inclusion Coordinator Ryan Dollins talks sign language interpretation and accessibility in city meetings

November 8, 2021

Evanston provides American Sign Language interpreters upon request at civic meetings and other city-sponsored events, but this service has rarely been used. Interpreters, who are part of the city’s compliance...

A woman wearing glasses, a black floral mask and denim overalls with a black tank top underneath kneads a gray ball of clay in an art classroom.

Norris University Center offers mini courses for fall 2021

October 18, 2021

Inna Melnikov worked in a steel mill in the Soviet Union for two years after she graduated from college. Now, she is a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine starting her 13th year teaching a tai chi Mini...

Evanston Public Library librarian Kerry Littel reads a story aloud as volunteer Evelyn Keolian shows a group of kids the sign for hug in American Sign Language. They work together to provide ASL storytime at the Chicago Avenue/Main Street Branch of EPL.

Evanston Public Library presents new ASL storytime

February 10, 2020

The Chicago Avenue/Main Street branch of the Evanston Public Library piloted storytimes incorporating American Sign Language starting last week. Free and open to the public without registration, the...

Carly Rae Jepsen belts her hit songs in Welsh-Ryan Arena. Jepsen recently released a new song, Party for One.

Carly Rae Jepsen and Smino blow up Blowout

November 18, 2018

Twenty minutes into headliner Carly Rae Jepsen’s set at Saturday’s A&O Blowout, the distinct beat of her hit song “Call Me Maybe” blasted through the speakers. The audience screamed and began to...

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