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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


Players from opposing teams embrace following a game at the 10th annual Unity Soccer Festival Saturday morning.

10th annual Unity Soccer Festival celebrates diversity, sportsmanship

July 17, 2024

Hundreds of soccer enthusiasts and community members gathered at the Robert Crown Community Center on Saturday for the 10th annual Unity Soccer Festival — an event unlike most other sporting tourneys.   While...

Demolition crews have arrived at Ryan Field as NU moves ahead with rebuilding its stadium.

Evanston community hosts events for Black History Month

January 31, 2024

Whether it’s attending an expert panel or engaging with local artists, there’s a way for everyone to celebrate and commemorate Black History Month in Evanston. The Daily has compiled a list of events...

People gather around picnic tables in front of bouncy castles at sunset. They are in a grassy park surrounded by trees.

Evanston celebrates restorative justice efforts in First Friday event

October 9, 2022

Mason Park was abuzz with Evanston residents enjoying music, food, games and raffles Friday night — part of a new initiative to celebrate and further the city’s restorative justice efforts. The...

A white fence surrounds a small garden with orange carrots and yellow sunflowers. The sun is shining and the sky is blue.

‘My City, Your City, Our City’ initiative engages Evanston youth with summer activities

July 25, 2022

 Evanston’s “My City, Your City, Our City” youth program has started its second run this summer, aiming to encourage community youth to avoid violence and engage in recreational activities. “My...

The storefront of Curt’s Café, a brick building with a green awning and a glass window.

Curt’s Cafe celebrates a decade of second chances

May 1, 2022

Five years ago, 18-year-old John Thomas felt like he had run out of chances. Thomas had neither a high school diploma nor a social security card, making it nearly impossible for him to find a legal...

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