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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

Kemone Hendricks sits outside in front of a brick wall at a table selling merchandise at a Juneteenth pop-up shop.

Kemone Hendricks and local businesses prepare for first in-person Juneteenth Parade

May 10, 2021

Kemone Hendricks, founder of Evanston Present and Future is organizing Evanston’s first in-person Juneteenth Parade, which she said will bring the community together to celebrate “America’s real...

The storefront of Hecky’s Barbecue. The restaurant sign reads, ‘It’s the sauce.”

After Hecky Powell died last May, his family continues the legacy of Hecky’s Barbecue

March 8, 2021

Nearly four decades after its opening, Hecky’s Barbecue is continuing the legacy of its namesake, Hecky Powell, who died last May of complications from COVID-19. Hecky Powell’s wife Cheryl Judice,...

Mayor Steve Hagerty talks with protesters outside the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center about defunding Evanston Police Department in July. Residents and activists have staged a number of protests surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement and defunding the police.

Year in review: Around town

August 16, 2020

In your time at Northwestern, you’ll become intimately familiar with Evanston, a bustling city whose downtown is just a few minutes from campus. Staying up-to-date will help make your experience with...

Evanston residents celebrated the Fourth of July through virtual activities including a concert and fireworks show.

Evanston residents show patriotism through the screen for Fourth of July celebration

July 6, 2020

Evanston residents celebrated the Fourth of July through a livestream Saturday. Residents tuned in to the Evanston Fourth of July celebration through the association’s Facebook, website or WCGO Radio. The...

Activists, nonprofits, black businesses, politicians, dancers, musicians and poets unite to celebrate Juneteenth

Activists, nonprofits, black businesses, politicians, dancers, musicians and poets unite to celebrate Juneteenth

June 21, 2020

Local politicians, community activists, poets, dancers and musicians joined together Friday to celebrate Juneteenth. The virtual event was streamed by over 3,000 people.  Kemone Hendricks planned...

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