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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


Some Evanston businesses are celebrating National Ice Cream Day on July 19 by offering special discounts to customers.

Evanston businesses celebrate National Ice Cream Day on July 19

July 16, 2020

National Ice Cream Day may have to be celebrated differently this year, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be just as sweet. There won’t be a line for Andy’s Frozen Custard that wraps around the block,...

Former EFD Captain Mike McDonnell.

EFD Captain McDonnell retires

May 6, 2020

Evanston Fire Department Captain Mike McDonnell will retire after serving the department for 36 years, according to a Wednesday news release. During his time at EFD, McDonnell worked for 18 years as...

Blotter: Lock and knox box damaged

April 14, 2020

The lock on a knox box, and the box itself, was damaged Friday evening at a local business on the 2500 block of Oakton Street, according to Evanston Police Cmdr. Brian Henry. Henry said the incident...

Emergency vehicles outside The Park Evanston, 1630 Chicago Ave. A fire Saturday night displaced residents for almost two hours.

Fire at The Park Evanston contained to one apartment

March 9, 2020

A fire broke out in an apartment at The Park Evanston, 1630 Chicago Ave., on Saturday night, displacing residents for about two hours. The fire was reported at around 7:15 p.m., and Evanston Fire Department...

Henry Crown Sports Pavillion. Search-and-rescue firefighters train for emergencies in the Norris Aquatics Center several times per year.

Firefighters train in Norris Aquatics Center, practice for emergency situations

February 9, 2020

Each year, search-and-rescue firefighters in Evanston and surrounding suburbs train in the Norris Aquatics Center to prepare for emergency situations. Although the firefighters practice in natural elements...

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