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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

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

The Daily Northwestern


Frances Willard House, 1730 Chicago Ave. After her death, Willard donated the house to the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union.

Frances Willard Historical Association to upgrade Administration Building

February 6, 2019

The Center for Women’s History and Leadership has started to upgrade the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union’s Administration Building, aiming to make the center a hub for women empowerment and innovation....

Evanston Public Library. The Evanston Plan Commission denied a proposal to develop a 13-story office building on the library parking lot.

Proposal for office building at EPL lot denied

January 10, 2019

The Evanston Plan Commission voted 4-1 Wednesday to deny a proposed development at the Evanston Public Library surface parking lot. Developers had designed a 13-story office building to be constructed...

Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) speaks at City Council on Monday. Wynne opposed the sale of the parking lot adjacent to the Evanston Public Library, which passed in a 6-2 vote.

City Council approves sale of Chicago Avenue parking lot

September 27, 2017

City Council approved in a 6-2 vote early Tuesday morning the sale of the parking lot adjacent to the Evanston Public Library. Both citizens and aldermen expressed concerns about adding another office...

The Frances Willard House, 1730 Chicago Ave., is covered in snow Wednesday. The Frances Willard Historical Association is celebrating Willard’s 175th birthday in an attempt to reintroduce her to the public.

Frances Willard Historical Association holds campaign to raise awareness about her activism

March 6, 2014

In honor of Frances Willard’s 175th birthday, the nonprofit dedicated to her life’s work is sponsoring an initiative to raise awareness of her role as a social activist. “A lot of people have...

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