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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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


The exterior wall of the Evanston Public Library, a red-brick wall with big silver letters.

Explore More museum ticket loans partner with EPL, Illinois libraries to improve youth cultural literacy

October 1, 2021

On weekends and summer mornings at the Evanston Public Library, patrons line up at the children’s desk for something both far smaller and infinitely larger than a stack of books: a museum pass.  With...

Police Blotter: Electronics and jacket reported stolen following Friday night party

January 25, 2016

Approximately $2,600 worth in electronics and outerwear were reported missing from a residence in the 2000 block of Pratt Court following a large party early Saturday morning, police said. One of the...

Local governments approve Evanston to supply Des Plaines with water

October 6, 2014

Four village boards voted Monday night to approve an agreement for Evanston to supply Des Plaines with up to 5 million gallons of potable water a day starting in 2015. The Illinois village boards of...

A street performer plays with a puppet Sunday at Custer's Last Stand, an annual arts festival near Main Street. The weekend fair got off to a slow start due to rain and strong winds Saturday.

Strong winds, rain threaten Custer’s Last Stand arts festival

June 17, 2013

Custer’s Last Stand vendors battled strong gusts and protected their wares early Sunday morning in preparation for the last day of the 42nd annual arts festival. Police and fire officials warned the...

Evanston water lab receives perfect scores in state inspection

Evanston water lab receives perfect scores in state inspection

April 3, 2013

Evanston's water quality laboratory has received perfect scores from the Illinois Department of Public Health for its fourth check-up in a row. The lab achieved a score of zero deviations after state...

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