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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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The Week Ahead, July 15-21: Concerts, Movies and Celebrations in Chicagoland

July 17, 2024

The Week Ahead is back, a preview of all things Evanston and Chicago. This week features concerts, movies and celebrations. Third annual Plein Air Festival  Various Locations, Evanston  July...

A person speaks at a podium.

Connections for the Homeless honors staff, volunteers, participants at Milestone Celebration

May 22, 2024

Several dozen people filed into the First Congregational Church of Evanston to attend Connections for the Homeless’ Milestone Celebration Wednesday evening. Starting at 6 p.m., the organization honored...

Three rows of people standing on steps. The front row has posters saying “Thrilled to be celebrating 100 years!” The second row has posters with balloons on them.

Junior League of Evanston-North Shore celebrates centennial year, aims to continue serving community

May 9, 2024

Since she was young, Valerie Rowlands (Medill M.S. ’21) has had a “heart for volunteering.” She began attending Junior League meetings in high school. Now, Rowlands is preparing to become the...

People gather around a stall set up by Open Communities.

Open Communities hosts inaugural ‘Walk/Roll the Redline’ event, raises awareness on local housing discrimination

April 28, 2024

Open Communities, an Evanston-based housing advocacy nonprofit, hosted its inaugural “Walk/Roll the Redline” fundraising event Saturday afternoon. The walk began at Twiggs Park and followed a route...

Organizers brought the goods to Hilda’s Place, the basement of Lake Street Church.

Korean American Student Association hosts clothing drive for Connections for the Homeless

April 17, 2024

Students filled donation bins in Main Library and Sargent Hall that were dropped off Saturday as part of a spring clothing drive held by the Korean American Student Association and Evanston nonprofit Connections...

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