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

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...

A house has white string lights bordering the roof, and lights wrap around a tree in the front yard. The house also has garland and white lights wrapped around its second-floor balcony.

Captured: Evanston, Northwestern decorate just in time for the holidays

December 1, 2021

From bright lights hung across Sherman Avenue and Davis Street to an inflatable Santa Claus waving from a fraternity house balcony, Evanston is preparing for the holiday season. In this gallery, check...

A cross stitch pattern says “Holiday Inspo” in the center.

Evanston area events that will kindle your holiday spirit

December 1, 2021

If you’re in need of holiday cheer, look no further than these local happenings. Whether you want to browse holiday retail window displays, build a wooden family tree or watch an LED robot dancer at...

Three children on blue-and-orange swings are facing away from the camera. In front of them is a red, green and blue drum kit. In the background is a brown building and a green picnic table.

Captured: Evanston falls into autumn with family-friendly festivities, local artist celebration

October 19, 2021

Fall festivities, food and family fun were the themes of Downtown Evanston, Chicago North Shore and Evanston Made’s jointly held Fall Festival held in Fountain Square Saturday afternoon. From autumn...

There are four tents, each with a variety of vegetables, such as tomatoes. There are around ten people under the tents, both customers and vendors.

Controversy continues over potential relocation of Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market

October 11, 2021

Tents line the streets of downtown Evanston nearly every weekend from May through November, selling local products like pasta, tomatoes, flowers and apple cider. But soon, the Downtown Evanston Farmers’...

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