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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


 John Russo, chaplain of Evanston American Legion Post 42, salutes during the presentation of colors at the Veterans Day ceremony held in Fountain Square on Monday morning. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) and Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl were both present at the event.

Armed services members honored in Veterans Day ceremony

November 12, 2013

Veterans and residents braved the rain Monday morning to mark Veterans Day in downtown Evanston. “We want to dedicate this day and honor our brave veterans who served their country,” said Charles...

Updated: Evanston issues heat advisory, opens cooling sites

July 17, 2013

The Evanston Health Department declared a heat advisory this afternoon, citing a heat index that could reach 105 degrees Thursday and Friday. The city opened eight public cooling centers in response...

Ben Wolf, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, explains to Evanston residents their rights when dealing with police officers. Wolf answered questions Tuesday night following the screening of a film offering tips on the issue.

Citizens’ rights advocacy group hosts film screening, Q&A with attorney

May 21, 2013

Days after the Evanston Police Department announced it will increase its presence in the 5th Ward, an advocacy group hosted an event Tuesday to educate citizens about their rights when encountering officers. The...

Evanston celebrates golf progress with new after-school program

May 19, 2013

It was not just schools celebrating their students' successes this weekend as their years came to an end. The Evanston Wilmette Community Golf Course Association honored students who participated in...

Evanston hosted its annual summer youth job fair Saturday at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center as part of ongoing efforts to increase youth outreach.

Evanston increases youth outreach, hosts annual summer youth job fair

April 21, 2013

Evanston hosted its annual s­­­ummer youth job fair Saturday as part of ongoing efforts to increase outreach and provide employment to young people. More than 300 teens attended the job fair at the...

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