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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


A representative from the National Organization for Women joins other groups advocating for abortion rights, including the Pro-Choice Coalition, in Evanston's July Fourth parade on Thursday. Some residents said the parade has gotten too political in recent years.

Longtime spectators see more politics in July Fourth parade

July 5, 2013

As Evanston's July Fourth parade filled Central Street on Thursday, longtime residents said the yearly tradition has turned too political. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, a Democrat, marched in the 92nd annual...

Evanston community marches for ‘season of peace’

June 23, 2013

The Evanston community marched against gun violence Saturday as police roll out a new strategy for the summer and City Council prepares to debate an assault weapons ban. More than 100 people showed...

Video: Hewn Bakery opens on Dempster Street

June 16, 2013

Ellen King decided to start Hewn Bakery with her friend Julie Matthei to turn her home baking style — known for its careful attention to shaping dough — into a business. The artisan bread shop,...

ETHS graduate Philip Strunk was recently nominated for the U.S. Air Force Academy.

ETHS graduate gets second chance at military life

May 5, 2013

A year after being rejected by the U.S. Air Force Academy, Philip Strunk realized he was not ready for military life. But after spending a year at a military prep school, the Evanston Township High...

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and Rabbi Dov Hillel Klein celebrate the 27th anniversary of the Tannenbaum Chabad House. The banquet was held Sunday at the Woman's Club of Evanston.

Chabad House receives community support at annual fundraising event

April 21, 2013

April 21, 2013, will be remembered as Tannenbaum Chabad House Day in Evanston, Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl declared Sunday evening at the Jewish center’s Service Recognition Award Reception. The formal...

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