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


A person speaks into a microphone while four people sit during a panel.

‘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...

The brick Family Focus Center building with an American flag hanging in front.

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...

A DJ behind a booth looks out on a room of people dancing.

‘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...

Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks proposed plastic bag tax, 5th ward school and ban on cashless businesses

Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks proposed plastic bag tax, 5th ward school and ban on cashless businesses

January 12, 2023

This week, Everything Evanston’s Rapid Recap of City Council includes debate about the proposed plastic bag tax, as well as continued plans for the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center and a prohibition...

Snow globe next to a “Danger!” sign and containing a snowy downtown Chicago.

Weather relief programs, shelters open during the winter

January 10, 2023

Evanston’s weather relief programs and local centers are ready to help housing insecure Evanston residents. The Daily made a list of the resources and necessities available for this winter. Interfaith...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center