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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


Lake Michigan pictured at sunset. Access to Evanston beaches will be free to all residents on Saturdays through Mondays during summer 2021, with plans for daily free access in summer 2022.

Evanston to offer three free weekly beach days after advocacy against token sales

May 25, 2021

Residents will have free access to Evanston beaches on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays starting this summer.  City Council was initially set to vote Monday on a resolution proposed by Ald. Devon Reid...

Mary Beth Berns, chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals, speaks at the board’s Tuesday meeting. Members voted to approve Falcon Eddy’s Barbecue and Highlands on Central.

New barbeque restaurant, residential building advances past Zoning Board of Appeals

April 18, 2018

The Evanston Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend that aldermen approve the opening of a new barbecue restaurant and the development of a multi-family residence. Real estate...

Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. On Nov. 6, the federal appellate court in Chicago heard arguments for a discrimination case involving an ETHS athlete with cerebral palsy who has asked that the Illinois High School Association create a para-ambulatory division for track and field events.

Court hears arguments on discrimination case involving ETHS athlete with disability

November 16, 2017

The federal appellate court in Chicago heard arguments Nov. 6 for a discrimination case involving an Evanston Township High School athlete with cerebral palsy who has asked that the Illinois High School...

In Focus: Political science Profs. Jacqueline Stevens, Alvin Tillery entangled in legal fallout over a year after contentious meeting

In Focus: Political science Profs. Jacqueline Stevens, Alvin Tillery entangled in legal fallout over a year after contentious meeting

November 8, 2017

More than a year after a meeting between political science Profs. Jacqueline Stevens and Alvin Tillery resulted in a rift, the two are embroiled in a lawsuit over claims made about that day. On March...

Evanston Public Library’s North Branch to temporarily close in August for repairs

July 3, 2016

The Evanston Public Library’s North Branch will close throughout the month of August as part of a 2016 plan to improve and repair its dated building, city officials announced last week. The North...

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