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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


The city plans on converting James Park to a facility with 15 pickleball courts, including one accessible pickleball court.

Evanston’s pickleball and tennis communities reach compromise in proposed pickleball plan

November 7, 2024

Evanston residents Diane and Helder dos Santos began playing pickleball during the COVID-19 pandemic. The two quickly became infatuated with the sport, but they were frustrated by the lack of outdoor pickleball...

The city currently operates 32 tennis courts and zero dedicated pickleball courts.

Parks and Recreation Board eyeing “first-class” pickleball center

October 25, 2024

Evanston’s Parks and Recreation Board discussed construction and renovation costs to establish dedicated pickleball courts in the city at its meeting Thursday. The board hopes to convert four of six...

Despite the sport’s growing popularity, Evanston still has no dedicated pickleball courts.

Evanston pickleballers push for dedicated courts

October 11, 2023

Three temporary pickleball nets divide the fifth floor of Evanston’s McGaw YMCA where residents of all ages can be found playing night and day. In one corner, an elementary school student plays with...

Plates of paint and crayon on a black table. Hands take vegetables and paint on paper.

‘EPL on the Fly!’ summer initiative provides educational, creative youth programming

July 27, 2022

Evanston Public Library’s “EPL on the Fly!” initiative is hosting drop-in summer programming for children's engagement and learning by bringing library resources to underrepresented communities. Engagement...

The Evanston/Skokie District 65 Education Center

A D65 drama teacher sued the district over antiracism programming. Here’s how it has unfolded so far.

February 28, 2022

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 drama teacher Stacy Deemar filed a lawsuit in June challenging the district's antiracism programming. Deemar, who is white, is represented by the Southeastern Legal...

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