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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


Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) at a city meeting. Revelle said Evanston needed to “double down” on environmental efforts.

Evanston environmentalists push for local awareness of environmental issues under Trump administration

February 22, 2017

Evanston environmentalists are urging increased local involvement in light of President Donald Trump’s appointments for the heads of the Environmental Protection Agency and the State Department. Jonathan...

Mayoral candidate Jeff Smith speaks at a city meeting. Smith is running on a progressive platform including environmental stewardship and affordable housing.

Longtime advocate Jeff Smith prioritizing progressive aims

February 7, 2017

When Jeff Smith was an undergraduate student at Northwestern, he saw Jimmy Carter speak in front of a sparse crowd on campus. Invigorated, he soon found himself volunteering at the local Democratic Party...

Ingraham Park will be one of several parks to receive improvements to natural bird habitats under a grant the city received. The grant will go towards cleaning up natural habitats, and will also fund walking trails and informational kiosks at various parks.

Evanston granted $100,000 to improve bird habitats

January 3, 2017

Evanston received a large grant to create new and improve upon existing migratory bird habitats throughout the city, officials announced last month. The $100,000 grant comes from the Chi-Cal Rivers...

Northwestern alumnus becomes fifth candidate to join mayoral race

December 8, 2016

The candidate field in Evanston's mayoral race has grown to five, as Evanston lawyer and activist Jeff Smith announced this week that he plans to run. Smith (WCAS, '77) said he is currently circulating...

Residents and Community members gather at Twiggs Park for the Fifth Ward Festival. The festival featured information booths in addition to food vendors and entertainment acts to help promote the end of gun violence.

Fifth Ward Festival helps bring community together to combat gun violence at Twiggs Park

August 28, 2016

Although the ground was wet and muddy, the sun stayed out to blanket those at Twiggs Park attending the Fifth Ward Festival on Saturday. Put together by “Dear Evanston,” Citizens Greener Evanston,...

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