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Six-year-old Evanston resident Abel McKenney and his father, Doug McKenny. The two approached Willie the Wildcat at the finish line of the Kids Fun Run.

Willie the Wildcat entertains, inspires children during Fourth of July Fun Run

July 5, 2019

At the annual Evanston Fourth of July Parade, viewers can always count on one man⁠ — rather, one ’cat — to attend. On Thursday, Northwestern mascot Willie the Wildcat pranced down Central Street...

Letter to the Editor: Should arrest be the only tool police have in a nonviolent situation?

July 12, 2018

At the Evanston 4th of July Parade, I was disappointed to find myself arrested for an act of protest. I went to the parade as a cautionary tale from my own heritage: an Abuela de Plaza de Mayo, one...

Captured: 97th annual Fourth of July parade

Captured: 97th annual Fourth of July parade

July 5, 2018

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This will be a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community....

Blotter: Man arrested in connection with February shots fired incident

Blotter: Man arrested in connection with February shots fired incident

July 5, 2017

An Evanston man was arrested Monday in connection with firing gunshots and striking two residences in February, according to a news release. The 20-year-old man had been identified by detectives as...

An abortion rights activist stands on the sides of the Evanston parade to voice her opinions. Some attendees used the parade as an opportunity to advocate for social and political issues.

Locals use Fourth of July parade as platform for activism

July 5, 2017

For many Evanston residents, the Fourth of July tradition means donning red, white and blue and setting up a lawn chair in a line on Central Street in anticipation of the annual parade. However, some...

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