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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Roy, dressed as Snoopy the Flying Ace, poses after winning the grand prize at the Trot for Tails costume contest. Those attending the contest raised over $30,000 for the Evanston Animal Shelter.

Costumed dogs raise funds for Evanston Animal Shelter at Trot for Tails Walkathon

October 27, 2019

In its second biggest fundraiser of the year, the Evanston Animal Shelter hosted a dog costume contest and walkathon Saturday morning, featuring dogs in costumes ranging from rocket ships to Scar and Simba. The...

Celebrate Halloween in Evanston this weekend at a variety of themed events

Celebrate Halloween in Evanston this weekend at a variety of themed events

October 24, 2019

Evanston doesn’t have to wait until Oct. 31 to celebrate Halloween, thanks to a variety of themed events this weekend. Neighbors can show off their costumes, engage with local businesses and collect...

Jeannie Sanke poses with her dog Kaya next to her spinning wheel. Sanke runs Knit Your Dog, a business that will turn dog hair into knitted garments.

Evanston business Knit Your Dog celebrates the art of spinning dog hair

October 15, 2019

When Jeannie Sanke sits down at the wooden spinning wheel located in the center of her living room, she talks about the hand cramps caused by countless hours of spinning yarn. She lays her palms out as...

Captured: Community walks to raise awareness, funds for local animal shelter

Captured: Community walks to raise awareness, funds for local animal shelter

October 30, 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....

Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) at a city meeting Monday night. After eight years on City Council, Tendam is one of five candidates vying to be Evanston’s next mayor.

Tendam hopes to convey experience, dedication to city in mayoral race

February 7, 2017

When Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) moved to Evanston 23 years ago, something inside him changed. “I never thought I could be in public office — by nature I’m kind of an introvert, reserved,” said Tendam,...

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