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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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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Evanston History Center preserves archives, accolades of the city’s past

May 24, 2023

Charles Gates Dawes wore many hats during his life: U.S. vice president, Nobel Peace Prize winner, lawyer, philanthropist and musician, for starters. But one title might stand out to Evanston residents:...

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Photo Gallery: Evanston landmarks represent a reminder of the city’s rich history

May 23, 2023

Email: [email protected]  Twitter: @DannyMOGrady04 Related Stories: — Captured: Dogs wag around Evanston — Captured: A tour of Evanston’s off-campus dwellings —...

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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...

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