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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


A red brick building with the words “Evanston Public Library 1703 Orrington” on the side.

After recent security threats, local libraries emphasize safety, intellectual freedom

September 21, 2023

A series of unsubstantiated bomb threats at several area libraries sent shock waves through northern Illinois communities in late August and September. These threats reached Evanston last week. Evanston...

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Bomb threat causes Evanston Public Library, Robert Crown to evacuate for second time this week

September 14, 2023

For the second time in three days, residents evacuated the Evanston Public Library and the Robert Crown Community Center due to a bomb threat. Evanston Police responded to reports of a bomb threat at...

A red brick building with the words “Evanston Public Library 1703 Orrington” on the side.

Residents evacuate after bomb threat at Evanston Public Library Tuesday afternoon

September 12, 2023

The Evanston Public Library’s Main and Robert Crown branches are closed Tuesday following an anonymous bomb threat made to the library. Evanston Police responded to reports of a bomb threat at the...

A person is handed ice cream from a vendor in a brown ice cream truck.

Evanston community gathers for ice cream social at Mason Park

May 28, 2023

Members of the Evanston community ventured out to Mason Park on Friday to soak up the sun, mingle with other residents and best of all: snack on free food, including pizza and ice cream.  STEM School...

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How Evanston became the ‘City of Churches’

May 24, 2023

When someone takes a jaunt through Evanston’s suburban streets, a steeple is usually visible in the skyline. Evanston has earned the name “City of Churches” for good reason: a religious space sits...

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