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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 2017 Custer Fair. The event is moving to Hammond, In. next summer.

As Custer Fair leaves Evanston, local businesses look to fill the void

February 28, 2020

Organizers of the Custer Fair, a local street fair entering its 49th year, announced Feb. 19 that the event would be relocating to Hammond, In., leaving Evanston currently without a festival on Father’s...

The city council heard comments regarding a DHSEM van at the Custer Fair and discussed the library parking lot property.

Residents discuss DHSEM vehicle, library parking lot at council meeting

June 25, 2019

During Monday’s council meeting, Evanston residents expressed concern regarding a Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management van seen at the annual Custer Fair on June 15. The van bore...

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement office. Illinois residents and local politicians have been preparing for a potential wave of raids in Chicago after a Twitter announcement by President Trump earlier this week.

Illinois residents prepare for possible nationwide ICE raids this weekend

June 22, 2019

Updated 6/22 at 3:40pm to reflect new information The possible raids have been pushed back, according to a tweet by President Trump posted Saturday afternoon. Trump said the "Illegal Immigration Removal...

Captured: Custer Fair 2017

Captured: Custer Fair 2017

June 18, 2017

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This will be a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community....

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