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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


The 10 Second Film Festival celebrates student-made films about sustainability and climate action.

10 Second Film Festival features student-produced videos about climate change

April 24, 2022

William Skin, a nine-year-old Evanston resident, said he considers himself an avid filmmaker. Encouraged by his father, who is a science teacher, Skin recently made a 10-second film on his iPad to explore...

The front of the Evanston Fire Station, with the American flag blowing in the wind.

Evanston Public Library, Fire Department host emergency preparedness talk

April 22, 2022

Evanston Public Library educated residents about how to prepare for extreme weather events in spring at a public event Thursday night. About 20 residents gathered at EPL’s main branch to hear from...

A drawing of a globe with clouds is surrounded by a pink heart. The illustration is framed with drawings of leaves.

ETHS student activists lead first Climate Justice Conference

April 21, 2022

Student activist Emmet Ebels-Duggan said they wanted students to leave Evanston Township High School’s inaugural Climate Justice Conference feeling energized, educated and hopeful. “Information...

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Evanston secures $500,000 in federal funds to expand solar power in low-income households

April 4, 2022

Evanston has secured $500,000 from federal funds to expand access to solar power in the city’s low-income households, the city announced Monday.  The funds come from the $211 million allocated for...

A drawing of a globe with clouds is surrounded by a pink heart. The illustration is framed with drawings of leaves.

‘A reunion of the environmental community:’ Evanston celebrates Earth Month this April

April 1, 2022

For the past two years, Earth Month celebrations in Evanston took place on Zoom. As the city hosts more in-person events, Rachel Rosner, board president of Citizens’ Greener Evanston, said this year’s...

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