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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


A councilmember wearing blue sits in front of flags at a wooden dais.

City Council discusses need for community feedback on 5th Ward school plans

January 10, 2023

City Council discussed next steps for the new 5th Ward school and the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center on Monday. Evanston's 5th Ward, which is predominantly Black, has not had a neighborhood elementary...

A woman is holding the hands of a child, both standing on a red-and-blue rink and wearing roller skates. The woman is wearing a black T-shirt with the words Breonna Taylor.

Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center reunites Evanston on the roller skate rink

January 4, 2023

Lights, music and roller skates returned to the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center on Friday, bringing the sport back to the community center after more than two years.  The community center transformed...

An illustration of a red, white and blue “I Voted” sticker.

How to cast a ballot in Evanston’s Nov. 8 midterm elections

October 26, 2022

Evanston residents and Northwestern students alike can head to the polls on Nov. 8 to vote in the 2022 midterm elections for state and federal candidates, as well as key local referendums. At the state...

Front of tall red-brick building with the words “Evanston Public Library 1703 Orrington” in steel letters.

Evanston Public Library halts digital hotspots, expands online e-books

October 4, 2022

Evanston Public Library added thousands of books to its online download service this summer after shutting down its book hotspot devices in August. Under the revised program, clients can read and listen...

The Lake Michigan beach at sunrise.

Evanston to reopen beaches across city Saturday

May 26, 2022

Evanston residents looking to catch a tan or dip their toes in Lake Michigan are in luck — the city announced it will open its beaches for the season on Saturday.  Open until Labor Day, which falls...

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