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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


Colorful mural where two people hold a sign that says, “Welcome to Nichols Neighborhood.” A child in a soccer uniform and a dog dance under the banner.

City’s public arts map offers look into Evanston’s public art scene

October 24, 2023

Evanston’s Public Arts Map is an online documentation of Evanston’s broad assortment of murals, sculptures, collages and other forms of public art. The map provides a short description of each piece,...

Noyes CTA viaduct. The Public Art Subcommittee discussed possible art installations under the viaduct.

Public Art Committee considers Noyes Street artwork, mural repair

May 8, 2019

During a Tuesday meeting, members of the Public Art Subcommittee considered proposals for an art installation under the Noyes CTA viaduct and voted to propose the repair of three other murals throughout...

The proposed statue design unveiled last week by members of the Evanston Arts Council. The statue would honor and acknowledge the legacies of local women leaders.

Arts Council members introduce statue to honor Evanston women

May 15, 2017

Members of the Evanston Arts Council unveiled plans last week for a new statue to honor and remember the legacies of local female leaders. The stainless steel statue would feature a young woman dressed...

Grandmother Park Initiative nears fundraising goal to create west Evanston tot lot

October 12, 2012

On a summer walk in 2009, west Evanston resident Gay Riseborough and her neighbor Mary Trujillo talked about how there seemed to be no safe place for their then-4-year-old grandsons to play. Washington...

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