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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

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New Evanston History Center exhibit highlights Marshall Field’s impact on North Shore shopping

April 1, 2024

The Evanston History Center’s costume collection is the second largest in Illinois. Deborah Kasindorf, EHC’s new executive director, said she aims to highlight the collection and the importance of...

Craven, who works at the Second Baptist Church of Evanston, said she began researching the Black medical professionals in Evanston after noticing a name missing from an article about early Black medical and dental school graduates forwarded to her by a colleague.

Evanston History Center hosts presentation on Black medical professionals

February 2, 2024

More than 50 community members filled the Evanston History Center Thursday to hear historian Rhonda K. Craven present on Black health professionals in Evanston from the late 1800s to the 1930s.  Craven,...

Demolition crews have arrived at Ryan Field as NU moves ahead with rebuilding its stadium.

Evanston community hosts events for Black History Month

January 31, 2024

Whether it’s attending an expert panel or engaging with local artists, there’s a way for everyone to celebrate and commemorate Black History Month in Evanston. The Daily has compiled a list of events...

Dominic Voz began Thursday’s presentation with a brief history of King’s work in the Chicago Freedom Movement and housing activism in the Northshore.

Nonprofits hold panel discussion to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision for fair housing

January 12, 2024

About 80 Northshore residents filled the front room of the Evanston History Center Thursday for a presentation and panel discussion on the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and his vision for affordable...

“Changing Times,” which opened to the public on Sunday, is the Evanston History Center’s new exhibit celebrating their 125th anniversary.

Evanston History Center commemorates 125th anniversary

November 12, 2023

The Evanston History Center celebrated 125 years of researching, preserving and sharing the city’s history with the unveiling of a new exhibit at its open house on Sunday. The event welcomed around...

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