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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


 FirstRepair’s headquarters  was wrapped in a mural in July. The mural celebrates Black excellence, according to FirstRepair founder Robin Rue Simmons.

Reparations nonprofit FirstRepair serves over 100 local communities, to open resource center in December

October 13, 2024

After former Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) retired from City Council in 2021, she said people all over the country still came to her asking for guidance on how to set up reparations initiatives in their...

Parade participants from Evanston Latinos hold a sign to celebrate the celebration’s “Seeds of Change” theme.

Evanston’s ‘Seeds of Change’ theme inspires unity at Fourth of July parade

July 8, 2024

Every Fourth of July, Evanston residents crowd Central Street for the city’s award-winning parade, bolstered by community organizations and contributors. Bands march to lively tunes, classic cars and...

Headshots of Robin Rue Simmons and Tosha Wilson. The pair are being honored for their leadership in female advancement and racial justice in Evanston and beyond.

YWCA announces Robin Rue Simmons and Tosha Wilson as 2023 YWomen honorees

October 30, 2023

YWCA Evanston/North Shore announced Robin Rue Simmons and Tosha Wilson as their 2023 YWomen honorees. The pair are being honored for their leadership in female advancement and racial justice in Evanston...

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