Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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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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As D65 proceeds with 5th Ward school, environmental advocates ask for commitment to sustainability

March 8, 2023

Evanston resident Janet Alexander Davis’ oldest son attended kindergarten at the Foster School in 1966. Because Foster was in their neighborhood, Davis would walk her son to school every day.  But...

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Local picklers rally around shot at new pickleball courts

February 21, 2023

Every winter morning, dozens of pickleball players pour into the McGaw YMCA, looking to test their skills and enjoy the company of a growing community. “There were eight people (on the YMCA mailing...

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‘Respect Evanston’: Community members express distrust in NU’s Ryan Field rebuild at town hall

February 20, 2023

Community members aired concerns about Northwestern’s proposed Ryan Field rebuild during a Sunday town hall at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. The event was hosted by Community Alliance for...

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Family Focus meeting addresses upcoming renovations, program improvements

February 17, 2023

Family Focus leadership discussed the timeline for building renovations at a Thursday meeting.  Currently located at 2010 Dewey Ave., Family Focus provides early childhood development programs and...

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‘A time just of love’: Family Dance preserves joy amid Fleetwood-Jourdain’s uncertain future

February 6, 2023

Soap bubbles drifted through the air and burst on Ricky Malone’s shoulder as his daughter Rianna Malone buried her head in his chest. Hand-in-hand, they swayed to slow music at the Fleetwood-Jourdain...

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