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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

Activists, nonprofits, black businesses, politicians, dancers, musicians and poets unite to celebrate Juneteenth

Activists, nonprofits, black businesses, politicians, dancers, musicians and poets unite to celebrate Juneteenth

June 21, 2020

Local politicians, community activists, poets, dancers and musicians joined together Friday to celebrate Juneteenth. The virtual event was streamed by over 3,000 people.  Kemone Hendricks planned...

Evanston Township High School sophomores Leslee Muckleroy (left) and Angela Zachery sing Bill Withers Lean on Me. The group of students in the ETHS a capella group performed at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day community event organized by Youth Organizations Umbrella.

Evanston commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with performances, speeches

January 20, 2014

More than 50 years after Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech, his dream is still a distant goal, Evanston residents said Monday at a community event. In commemoration...

Convenience store restricts number of young customers allowed inside

October 10, 2012

A sign posted outside a south Evanston convenience store limiting the number of children allowed inside has some questioning the restriction's legality. Sam Syed, owner of the Open Pantry Food Mart,...

Youth advocates call for collaboration among families, social service agencies

September 23, 2012

Central Street restaurant Curt’s Cafe hosted a panel discussion of issues facing Evanston’s youth Tuesday. The talk touched on topics such as racism, homelessness and the disconnect between families...

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