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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 white and red calendar on a teal background. The calendar has the number “16” and the letters “SUN” written in Black.

The Week Ahead: What’s coming up in Evanston the week of Jan. 16

January 16, 2022

This week, Evanston honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Here’s a list of events and other happenings around town during the week of Jan. 16.    3rd Annual Walk for Warmth Jan....

Five family members stand together around a table. The table has a Kinara, or a candelabra with seven candles. The Kinara is red, black and green.

Amid rising COVID-19 cases, Evanston’s Kwanzaa celebrations looked different

January 4, 2022

For the first time in more than 30 years, Krissie Harris celebrated Kwanzaa without company.  Harris, who grew up in Evanston and resides in the 2nd Ward, previously hosted an annual gathering with...

Paintings and knicknacks sit in a white three-sided structure.

A breakdown of some of the arts Evanston has to offer

August 15, 2021

Looking for a play to watch? A gallery to walk through? A concert to attend? Evanston has got it all — if you know where to look. After over a year of virtual performances, dive back into the thrill...

A black and white poster for Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre’s “The Meeting,” including a photograph of Dr. King and Malcolm X.

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre presents first in-person show of the year: “The Meeting”

July 5, 2021

Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were both hugely impactful Civil Rights leaders who fought tirelessly for equality and justice. But they never had a chance to meet for more than a few moments...

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

Family Focus Evanston honors community members, departing director in annual benefit

May 6, 2021

Family Focus Evanston honored residents and organizations during its annual benefit event Thursday. The event, themed “Evanston’s Black Heroes,” featured students from Family Focus’s after-school...

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