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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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Evanston Public Library digitizes Evanston’s historical newspapers

February 14, 2023

The Evanston Public Library is working to make sifting through newspapers less tedious and more inclusive. Jeff Garrett, a current part-time reference librarian at EPL, is spearheading a newspaper digitization...

The outside of Northmintser Presbyterian Church with a wooden door and stained glass windows.

At 100, Northminster Presbyterian Church reflects on the past, prepares for the future

February 14, 2023

On Oct. 27, 1929, congregation members gathered for the first service in their new Evanston church. They had organized themselves six years earlier as Northminster Presbyterian Church, and now they had...

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Evanston events honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 9, 2023

Content warning: This story contains mentions of lynching. Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by reflecting on history through film screenings, musical events and lectures in Evanston this upcoming...

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....

an illustration of a beach with two lifeguard chairs, towels, and beach umbrellas. There are red admission tickets at the top of the photo.

Evanston ends beach token system, makes beaches more financially accessible

October 18, 2022

As soon as Ald. Devon Reid (8th) was sworn into City Council, he said his number one priority was to make beach passes free for Evanston residents. It wasn’t just to drive more traffic to the beaches...

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