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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

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From lighthouses to gardens, Evanston offers picturesque, natural hidden gems

May 25, 2023

Evanston is home to a variety of scenic green spaces and natural landmarks. The warm spring weather is reason enough to explore all corners of the community in search of its hidden gems. Here are just...

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History Quiz! How well do you know Evanston’s history?

May 25, 2023

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Grosse Point lighthouse surrounded by trees.

Q&A: Learn about Grosse Point Lighthouse and the keeper who maintains it

May 27, 2022

Built by way of a congressional order in 1873, the Grosse Point Lighthouse has a long history of lighting the way to Chicago from the Evanston shoreline. The lighthouse is a national historical landmark,...

Blotter: Wallet stolen at Cupitol, sign stolen from lighthouse garden

February 27, 2020

A woman’s wallet was taken Wednesday from her purse at Cupitol, 812 Grove St. The woman, a 50-year-old Evanston resident, said she was at the coffee shop from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m., and her wallet...

Blotter: Bullet hole found in window, sign stolen from butterfly garden

February 25, 2020

A bullet hole was found in a window in an apartment in the 600 block of Hull Terrace on Monday. Police had reported the night prior to the same area for a report of shots fired, leading the police to believe...

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