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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Karen Gliwa enjoys the parade with her 3-year-old son and her mother. “Fourth of July to me is about family and independence,” she said.

Mother-daughter duos enjoy Fourth of July parade theme

July 5, 2017

As floats entered Central Street and young children on Rollerblades handed out flyers, mothers and their daughters sat on the sidelines of the Evanston Fourth of July parade, sharing special moments. This...

Captured: The Fourth Awakens in Evanston

Captured: The Fourth Awakens in Evanston

July 6, 2016

Welcome to The Daily's photo blog: Captured. This will be a space to share photos by The Daily's staff as well as photos from members of our community. Students can submit entries to be considered from...

‘The Fourth Awakens’ in Evanston this Independence Day

June 30, 2016

Evanston is preparing for its Independence Day celebration, which will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday with a series of playground games and competitions for the city’s youngest. The day’s activities...

Evanston holds 93rd Fourth of July parade

Evanston holds 93rd Fourth of July parade

July 5, 2014

Thousands of Evanston residents lined Central Street on Friday for the 93rd Fourth of July parade. From boy scouts to librarians to a bagpipe band, the parade featured a variety of different groups....

Evanston police enact safety measures for Memorial Day weekend

May 22, 2014

The Evanston Police Department will be conducting several campaigns in order to ensure citizen safety over Memorial Day weekend. The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" traffic enforcement campaign seeks...

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