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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

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Evanston Public Library celebrates 150th anniversary with yearlong programming

October 1, 2023

The Evanston Public Library is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, culminating with an open house and reception on Oct. 14. The events are open to all community members. The library has serviced...

Evanston residents and their families picked pumpkins, made s’mores and tasted apple cider at Saturday’s Harvest Festival.

Evanston Harvest Festival leaves residents falling for autumnal celebrations

October 1, 2023

As Evanston residents strolled into Eggleston Park on Saturday, they were met with a range of autumn games, refreshments and activities at the city’s first Evanston Harvest Festival. Presented by...

A Hispanic Heritage Month display at EPL. The observance is a yearly celebration that acknowledges and celebrates the contributions, history and culture of Hispanic Americans.

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Evanston’s growing Latine population

September 25, 2023

When Evanston resident Rocio Mancera moved to Evanston 22 years ago, Hispanic Heritage Month had been an official holiday for over two decades in the United States. But, celebrations in Evanston were few...

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...

Side of a building reading “Evanston Public Library 1703 Orrington”

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...

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