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The Daily Northwestern

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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Evanston Ecology Center Earth Day Celebration brings family engagement, environmental knowledge

April 23, 2023

At Evanston Ecology Center’s Earth Day Celebration Saturday morning, environmental organizations taught ecological issues. Families engaged in sustainability-focused kids’ activities while local businesses...

Stefan Markov of The Naked Truffle and Todd Allison of River Valley Ranch and Kitchens converse beside their tables, containing, respectively, truffles and mushrooms.

‘See what smaller vendors have to show’: Evanston indoor farmers market offers mushrooms, vegan soaps

January 30, 2023

Despite wintry weather, local vendors converge at the Evanston Ecology Center on select Saturday mornings for the city’s indoor farmers market.  “We as small businesses are always looking to promote...

Two Guatemalan “worry dolls,” complete with multicolored dresses and red blouses, on a gold-striped background.

Evanston celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with monthlong programming

October 18, 2022

Evanston celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month with a multitude of celebrations this year, ranging from worry doll making kits to community-wide events. Approximately 12% of Evanston residents...

A biker in a white Bears jersey bikes down a stretch of road between Howard and Church. Green trees and other bikers are in the background.

Bike the Ridge brings communities together for an annual, non-motorized view of Ridge Avenue

September 25, 2022

Participants of this year’s Bike the Ridge enjoyed the freedom to bike up and down Ridge Avenue this Sunday — without cars.  The stretch of road between Howard and Church was shut down between...

Rogers Park resident Martha de la Cruz, 36, attended Evanston’s Day of the Dead Celebration Sunday, dressed in skeletal makeup and clothing. This year’s event drew roughly 800 community members, an increase from 500 last year, city event coordinator Patricia Battaglia said.

Day of the Dead celebration sees increased attendance, showcases city’s ‘cultural richness’

October 30, 2017

Evanston’s Day of the Dead Celebration annually includes performances and art projects, but this Sunday’s event drew a crowd of roughly 800 community members — an increase from last year’s 500...

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