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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


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Celebrate Fourth of July with fireworks, festivities across Evanston

July 2, 2025

Across the city, the Evanston Fourth of July Association will be holding events to celebrate July 4, the federal holiday commemorating the ratification of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Check...

Graphic depicting “The Weekend Ahead” text and drawings of a lighthouse, Northwestern flag, paintbrushes, film and a building.

The Weekend Ahead: Happenings on campus, in Evanston June 30-July 4

June 30, 2023

The Weekend Ahead is back. Over the summer, we’ll highlight events to help you craft the perfect weekend plans. With the Fourth of July approaching, there are plenty of events in Evanston and Chicago...

Man arrested after attempted theft at Evanston CVS, charged with four offenses

June 23, 2016

A 47-year-old man was arrested Saturday afternoon in connection with attempting to steal a wallet from a shopper at a CVS store in Evanston. A 43-year-old Glenview resident said she confronted the man...

Police Blotter: Series of motor vehicle burglaries includes auto theft

May 18, 2016

A series of motor vehicle burglaries took place Tuesday night in the area around Willard Elementary School, 2700 Hurd Ave. One Evanston resident, a 52-year-old man, reported that he parked his black...

Police Blotter: April 22

April 21, 2015

Evanston woman says several men forcibly robbed her Multiple people forcibly robbed a woman on the porch of her apartment building in south Evanston early Monday morning, police said. The 27-year-old...

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