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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


A lake beach just before sunset, with small snow banks on the sand.

Law firm releases report on investigation into 2020 lakefront misconduct allegations

April 11, 2022

Content Warning: This story contains mentions of physical violence and sexual misconduct, including sexual assault. On the heels of the resignations of Evanston officials associated with concealing...

Former mayor Lorraine Morton photographed sitting on a gray couch.

Local leaders reflect on how Lorraine Morton shaped Evanston politics today

April 10, 2022

For Ald. Bobby Burns (5th), Lorraine Morton (SESP ’42) was not just a political mentor to whom he turned for advice — she also played a “grandmotherly role.” Long before Burns entered Evanston...

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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 group of dishes on an orange background with the words "Hot from the Oven" in bubble letters across the top.

Hot from the Oven: At Hecky’s BBQ, the secret is the sauce

February 28, 2022

    This photo-audio story is a part of the Hot from the Oven series, a profile on local Evanston eateries to get a glimpse behind-the-scenes of their staff, clientele and history. Hecky’s...

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Multi-media Evanston artist Lucien Dante Lazar creates art from spiritual base

February 24, 2022

Art, for Lucien Dante Lazar, is a deeply introspective, spiritual process. As a result, his work is at once intimate and universal, both for the individual soul and for the collective spirit. His paintings,...

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