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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


Mayor Daniel Biss looks on as Skip Sams plays the ukulele during Evanston Pride’s Fifth Annual Candlelight Vigil and Remembrance Ceremony Sunday evening.

‘Wholly loved’: Community members gather for Evanston Pride’s annual candlelight vigil

June 9, 2025

Many community organizers would be dismayed if their candlelight vigil were incessantly disrupted by nearby trains, passing firetrucks and ongoing celebrations, but for Rada Yovovich, who helped plan a...

Diverse hands with pride paraphernalia

Pride Month 2025: Evanston and Chicago’s lineup of events celebrating love and unity

May 29, 2025

Evanston and Chicago are getting ready for Pride Month with a multitude of vibrant events. Here’s a few events to look forward to in June to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Car Parade  Kicking...

Two participants give their red envelopes to the lion dancers.

Evanston rings in the Year of the Snake with Lunar New Year festival

January 26, 2025

Enjoying a lion dance and activities like mahjong, Evanston residents gathered to ring in the Year of the Snake on Sunday at the city’s Lunar New Year celebration. Mayor Daniel Biss spoke at the event...

Evanston Latinos made an appearance at the festival, selling traditional Mexican snacks.

Captured: Fiesta Hispana highlights Hispanic culture for the fourth year in a row

September 26, 2024

Sounds of reggaeton, cumbia and mariachi flooded Davis Street Thursday night at the fourth annual Fiesta Hispana, organized by Evanston Pride.  In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Fiesta Hispana offers...

Multiple Evanston organizations will host festivities, honoring and celebrating Hispanic and Latino culture.

Here’s how to celebrate Hispanic heritage this month

September 25, 2024

With Hispanic Heritage Month already underway, Evanston organizations are celebrating with food, games, events and festivals. Hispanic Heritage Month, dedicated to celebrating the achievements, history...

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