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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City Council discusses need for community feedback on 5th Ward school plans

January 10, 2023

City Council discussed next steps for the new 5th Ward school and the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center on Monday. Evanston's 5th Ward, which is predominantly Black, has not had a neighborhood elementary...

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Sustainability fellowship program focuses on giving students experiential learning experience

November 21, 2022

A Northwestern fellowship program aims to give students hands-on experience in crafting real-world solutions centered on energy and sustainability. The NU Sustainability Fellowship will welcome its...

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District 65 works to upgrade from diesel-fueled buses to electric bus fleet

November 21, 2022

Earlier this year, Evanston/Skokie School District 65’s Head Start Program, an early childhood learning center, received a $230,000 grant to upgrade a diesel-fueled school bus to an electric one. The...

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District 65 Superintendent Devon Horton awarded Superintendent of the year

November 17, 2022

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Superintendent Devon Horton was named the Joseph E. Hill Superintendent of the Year by the National Alliance of Black School Educators.  “I am truly honored to...

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District 65 staff hosts information session on new 5th Ward school plans

October 26, 2022

Staff members from Evanston/Skokie School District 65 updated residents and parents on the progress of a new 5th Ward school Tuesday night, which is set to open as early as the 2025-26 school year.  Hosted...

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