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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 man dressed in an Uncle Sam costume claps amid a parade.

Celebrate Fourth of July with fireworks, festivities across Evanston

July 2, 2025

Across the city, the Evanston Fourth of July Association will be holding events to celebrate July 4, the federal holiday commemorating the ratification of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Check...

The Levy Senior Center is one of the six warming centers providing refuge for Evanston residents next week.

Evanston extends warming center hours ahead of January chill

January 16, 2025

Evanston announced it will extend its warming center hours over the weekend and into next week as the city plummets to subzero temperatures and blustery, snowy weather.  According to the National Weather...

The City’s community centers will act as cooling centers. It’s advised to spend at least two hours in an air-conditioned space if your home does not have A.C.

First heat wave of the season brings record-breaking temperatures: Here’s how to stay cool

June 18, 2024

The Chicago area saw record-breaking temperatures this past weekend, and highs in the 90s are expected later this week. Although no heat advisory has been issued, cooling centers are available throughout...

Side-view photograph of an “Evanston Police” badge on the sleeve of a white shirt.

Biss announces increased police presence, community programs following Clark Street Beach shooting

April 17, 2023

Content warning: This article contains mentions of gun violence and death. Mayor Daniel Biss announced Monday new steps “to prevent violence in the city” including increasing police presence. His...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. The sign outside is brown, and snow is covering the ground.

“My City, Your City, Our City” violence prevention program receives ARPA funds for expansion

January 11, 2022

Content warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence. City Council voted unanimously Monday to fund the expansion of an initiative that supports youth and family violence prevention.  $552,500...

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