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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 Public Library’s first annual Blueberry Awards highlight nature, sustainability in children’s literature

March 29, 2022

Slimy insects, invasive species and hidden foxes brought home the prize this week as some of the subjects of Evanston Public Library’s inaugural class of Blueberry Award-winning books. EPL designated...

A red diya sits in the center of the frame, surrounded by a ring of flowers and lights.

Former Berry Pike Cafe owner Bindu Reddy forms Evanston Association of India

March 1, 2022

When Bindu Reddy first moved to Evanston, she said there wasn’t a way for her to connect with other Indian members of the community. She would have to travel to neighboring suburbs to celebrate Indian...

A calendar showing the date February 20

The Week Ahead: What’s coming up in Evanston the week of Feb. 20

February 20, 2022

Levy Lecture Series: When Women Invented Television Tuesday, Feb. 22, 1:00 p.m to 2:00 p.m.  In this Levy Senior Center Foundation lecture, writer Jennifer Armstrong will chronicle the history of...

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Activists discuss Big Tobacco’s predatory tactics against consumers of color

February 18, 2022

Anti-tobacco advocates discussed Big Tobacco’s latest strategies in dodging regulations and expanding its markets during an online panel Wednesday, hosted by Evanston Public Library as part of its Black...

An illustration by Matthew LaFleur for his new board game, Ultimate Treehouse. The image shows a large tree in the center with several branches extending outward. There is a treehouse in the center of the tree, with several animals, platforms, swings and ladders on the branches.

Evanston authors and illustrators create unique “connective tissue” through artistic community

February 16, 2022

When Betsy Bird moved from New York City to Evanston seven years ago, she said she never expected to stumble upon such a “book-centric” city. “This is a very literary town, and I've learned that...

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