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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


An Evanston street, framed by holiday lights on the trees.

Celebrate the holiday season in Evanston with these festive events

December 1, 2022

Whether you hope to celebrate the holiday season with last-minute shopping, warm beverages or live music, you don’t need to look any further than Evanston for seasonal events to add to your winter agenda....

A house has white string lights bordering the roof, and lights wrap around a tree in the front yard. The house also has garland and white lights wrapped around its second-floor balcony.

Captured: Evanston, Northwestern decorate just in time for the holidays

December 1, 2021

From bright lights hung across Sherman Avenue and Davis Street to an inflatable Santa Claus waving from a fraternity house balcony, Evanston is preparing for the holiday season. In this gallery, check...

A cross stitch pattern says “Holiday Inspo” in the center.

Evanston area events that will kindle your holiday spirit

December 1, 2021

If you’re in need of holiday cheer, look no further than these local happenings. Whether you want to browse holiday retail window displays, build a wooden family tree or watch an LED robot dancer at...

ETHS junior Chloe Ann Smith delivers the keynote speech for the Martin Luther King Day festivities. She said Evanston still has a lot of work to do to achieve King’s vision

MLK day celebrations call for equality, unity in Evanston

January 21, 2019

Evanston community members called for equality and unity at an event on Saturday, as the city celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with performances and speeches at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. The...

Mayor Steve Hagerty at a campaign kick-off event in October 2016. Hagerty said at a Saturday event that many of the most socially progressive and active people in the Evanston community are young adults and teenagers.

Martin Luther King Jr. celebration encourages active youth to lead the way

January 15, 2018

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy, members of the Evanston community celebrated his role in inspiring youth toward change and social progress on Saturday. The MLK Day of Celebration event,...

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