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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 students walk across a snowy Lakefill. The Evanston Winter Games aim to encourage residents to get outside and appreciate the winter weather.

Evanston groups host inaugural winter games

February 8, 2021

Anybody have a torch? The inaugural Evanston Winter Games have come to town. The City of Evanston, Downtown Evanston, Amita Health, Byline Bank, the Family Institute at Northwestern University, the...

The Christmas tree in Downtown Evanston in 2019. Evanston residents and businesses are reimagining holiday celebrations this year as beloved traditions move virtual.

Evanston residents and businesses adjust winter holiday plans

November 20, 2020

As Thanksgiving and winter holidays approach, Evanston residents and businesses are preparing alternatives to their regular in-person celebrations. As COVID-19 cases spike in the Evanston area, many...

The city has released trick-or-treating guidelines, which include mask-wearing and social-distancing, to keep residents safe while enjoying the holiday.

Evanston reimagines Halloween amid pandemic

October 29, 2020

Halloween is just around the corner, and the city and local organizations are taking steps to reimagine the holiday as COVID-19 cases surge in Evanston. The city released a set of pandemic trick-or-treating...

 Mariachi Sirenas band members pose in front of La Cocinita food truck at Sunday’s Day of the Dead celebration in James Park Soccer Field.

Community members commemorate life for Day of the Dead

October 26, 2020

Members of the Evanston community sang, danced and shared Mexican foods, including tacos and churros, as part of the city’s Day of the Dead celebration at the James Park Soccer Field this Sunday. The...

Evanston Police Chief Demitrous Cook. Cook answered questions about the role of the Citizens Police Review Commission in citizen complaint reviews at Wednesday’s commission meeting.

Citizens Police Review Commission examines citizen complaint process in first meeting

August 5, 2020

Evanston’s Citizens Police Review Commission, discussed the citizen complaint process at its initial meeting on Wednesday.  The commission, a subcommittee of Human Services, was instituted in Oct....

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