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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


Evanston History Center volunteer Ellen Wagner on Sunday afternoon observes the architecture and design of a house built in 1893 in the 1300 block of Judson Ave. This house was part of the Evanston History Center's annual Mother's Day House Walk, which opens some of Evanston's most historic homes up to the public.

Evanston History Center opens historic homes to public for Mother’s Day

May 12, 2013

Instead of enjoying brunch at home, some Evanston residents spent their Mother’s Day wandering around strangers’ houses. For the 38th year, the Evanston History Center hosted the annual Mother’s...

Evanston participates in energy efficiency community challenge

February 25, 2013

Evanston is participating in an energy efficiency community challenge that could earn a local nonprofit $25,000 in prize money, according to a city news release. The city is participating in the Nicor...

Evanston author Josh Schonwald read passages from his nonfiction book, “The Taste of Tomorrow: Dispatches from the Future of Food,” at an Evanston History Center event on Thursday night.

Evanston resident explores ‘future of food’ in 2035

February 22, 2013

What sparked Chicago-based journalist Josh Schonwald's interest in the evolution of food were four words uttered by one of his colleagues: “There’s this new fish.” Schonwald gave a talk Thursday...

Q&A: Evanston History Center archivist talks history months before city turns 150

January 16, 2013

Evanston will turn 150 years old at the end of 2013. In preparation for the city’s birthday in December, the Evanston History Center organized Evanston History 101, a tour that will guide visitors...

NUcal: A guide to events happening on campus, in Evanston and Chicago this week

November 26, 2012

Monday, Nov. 26 What: Raising Awareness, Reducing STIGMA When: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Where: Harris Hall, 1881 Sheridan Road Cost: Free The Undergraduate Psychology Association and NU Active Minds...

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