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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

Two men look at a mechanical box, both wearing glasses. The one standing wears a vest and a navy shirt, and the one sitting wears a black hoodie with a white design.

A new life for old things: Sustainable action at the Evanston Repair Cafe

February 16, 2022

From ripped jeans to gelato machines, Evanston Repair Cafe allowed volunteers Saturday to give damaged items a second life and teach residents the environmental value of repair. The free event, hosted...

An illustration of a large monarch butterfly with a white outline. In the background, many more monarch butterflies swarm.

The monarch butterfly population might be declining. Here’s what you can do

January 25, 2022

The monarch butterfly, Illinois’ state insect, might become harder to find.  Although the number of butterflies has rapidly expanded in some areas of the country, experts say that’s not the case...

Beekeeping is abuzz in Evanston

May 12, 2021

Following the enactment of a beekeeping ordinance in 2006, the Evanston Ecology Center and beekeepers in Evanston have set up hives with the hopes of helping honeybee populations and producing honey. Closed...

The lakefront at sunset. The sky is slightly orange and there is some snow on the ground.

Evanston beach passes available for purchase beginning Monday

April 26, 2021

Evanston beach passes will be available for purchase beginning Monday as the city prepares for the summer season. Swimming beaches will open on May 29. To be eligible for entry to a beach during operating...

An illustration of two hands holding an Earth on top of a bed of greens.

Evanston community comes together to celebrate Earth Week, highlight youth climate change activism

April 28, 2020

Evanston residents joined together last week to honor Earth Week without physically gathering at all. Faced with the challenge of programming during a stay-at-home order, North Shore climate movement...

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