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

An open green field with trees in front of a school building. The sun is setting.

Northern Cook County faces severe drought conditions; city encourages residents to water trees

May 25, 2021

Northern Cook County, including Evanston, is facing severe drought conditions due to lack of precipitation, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. In an effort to combat dry conditions, the city encouraged...

As colder temperatures bring fewer sightings, students reflect on abundance of skunks this fall

As colder temperatures bring fewer sightings, students reflect on abundance of skunks this fall

November 30, 2018

Two weeks into her college experience, Jennifer Zhan was walking back to her dorm. Then disaster struck. Sitting right in the middle of the sidewalk was a skunk, its black and white tail raised to the...

Dawes Park pond dedication to kick off concert season

May 25, 2015

The dedication of the newly-renovated pond at Dawes Park next month will mark the start of Evanston’s summer concert series. The pond, located at Sheridan Road and Church Street, was renamed Arrington...

Ryan Fieldhouse,​ depicted above in a rendering, will be​ a multipurpose facility for ​athletic practices and competitions​ and​ recreational activities. The University announced on Wednesday that it ​plans to file permits ​to begin construction on the ​f​ieldhouse​ in spring​.

Northwestern to file permit for Ryan Fieldhouse construction

March 11, 2015

Northwestern will file a permit request with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin facilitating construction of Ryan Fieldhouse, the University announced Wednesday. The fieldhouse will be a multipurpose...

Elizabeth Tisdahl receives award for youth job creation

January 22, 2015

The United States Conference of Mayors recognized Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and Evanston for their exceptional summer youth employment programs at its 83rd winter meeting Thursday in Washington, D.C. Evanston...

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