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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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Eighth annual Taste of Evanston brings together local restaurants to fight against housing insecurity

September 21, 2022

Gathered beneath white tents, attendees of the eighth annual Taste of Evanston spent their time — and money — to whet their  appetites and fight housing insecurity Sunday.  The Evanston Lighthouse...

Roy, dressed as Snoopy the Flying Ace, poses after winning the grand prize at the Trot for Tails costume contest. Those attending the contest raised over $30,000 for the Evanston Animal Shelter.

Costumed dogs raise funds for Evanston Animal Shelter at Trot for Tails Walkathon

October 27, 2019

In its second biggest fundraiser of the year, the Evanston Animal Shelter hosted a dog costume contest and walkathon Saturday morning, featuring dogs in costumes ranging from rocket ships to Scar and Simba. The...

Maudlyne Ihejirika (left) emceed the fifth annual Taste of Evanston. This year’s Taste raised funds for Connections for the Homeless and Reba Place Development Corporation.

Journalist Maudlyne Ihejirika emcees fifth annual Taste of Evanston in support of combating homelessness

July 15, 2019

Inside a large white tent packed full of Evanston residents and visitors, the sound of laughter combined with the steady beat of a drum. Onlookers feasted on a host of miniature foods as loud music saturated...

Captured: Fifth annual Taste of Evanston

Captured: Fifth annual Taste of Evanston

July 14, 2019

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This will be a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community....

Community members get samples from various local food vendors at the fourth annual Taste of Evanston. This year’s event primarily benefited local nonprofits Connections for the Homeless and Reba Place Development Corporation.

Annual Taste of Evanston event benefits Connections for the Homeless, Reba Place

July 8, 2018

More than 500 community members filled their plates and stomachs Sunday evening at the fourth annual Taste of Evanston. The event, hosted by the Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club, featured about 40 different...

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