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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


Evanston’s MLK Day celebrations emphasize arts, altruism

January 15, 2016

Several city institutions will host a variety of events focused on the arts and community service throughout the coming week to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Many of the events will take place...

Books sit on a shelf at Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. Library officials aim to expand the library’s collection next year to help increase resident visitation.

Evanston Public Library seeks to expand collection

November 19, 2015

Evanston residents visit the city’s public library less frequently than residents in nearby communities, according to data reported by the library that has spurred officials to try to add more materials...

Police Blotter: Teenage girl shot in head with BB gun

November 2, 2015

A 13-year-old girl was shot on the side of the head with a BB gun Friday evening by other kids. Police said the girl was picking up her little brother from the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center in...

Evanston receives over $40,000 in federal grant for senior meal program

October 6, 2015

Evanston’s Human Services Committee has renewed funding for the city’s senior meal program, giving more than $40,000 this year to the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center and the Levy Senior Center. ...

As part of Evanstons phase-out of plastic shopping bags in large retail stores, residents can pick up reusable bags and recycle plastic bags at 11 locations around the city, including the Evanston Public Library at 1703 Orrington Ave.

Evanston aims to shift habits with upcoming plastic bag ban

June 17, 2015

Shoppers will have to think ahead when heading to Evanston grocery stores this summer, as a city ordinance passed last year banning large retail stores from distributing disposable plastic shopping bags...

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