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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


With the help of Freddie’s Modern Kung Fu on Howard Street, the event featured a traditional lion dance where performers mimic a lion to bring good luck.

Lunar New Year brings Evanston’s Asian American community together

February 11, 2024

Evanston kicked off the Year of the Dragon with its third annual Lunar New Year celebration, filled with a lion dance, free hot chocolate and dozens of flashy red envelopes at the corner of Dempster Street...

Cutouts of State Rep. Robyn Gabel and State Sen. Laura Fine with dark blue shadows over a sketch of a government building on a light blue background.

Evanston’s state representatives’ biggest accomplishments in 2023 legislative session

May 29, 2023

The Illinois General Assembly’s 103rd session came to a close early Saturday morning. Over the past four and a half months, Evanston’s legislators in Springfield prioritized health care, environmental...

The shape of Illinois with graphics of Lyft and Uber drivers written inside it.

As Illinois bill proposes holding ride-share companies to new standards, some drivers call for their own protections

May 2, 2023

Content warning: This article includes mentions of sexual assault.  In March, the Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill that would remove liability protections for ride-share companies such...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at a podium

Pritzker proposes 2024 fiscal year budget, focuses on education and behavioral health

February 15, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered his State of the State address Wednesday, proposing budget allocations for the 2024 fiscal year and highlighting plans to improve access to education and behavioral health...

Two people in a lion costume dance in a street while a crowd watches.

Evanston Lunar New Year celebration promotes Asian cultures and traditions

January 22, 2023

The Main-Dempster Mile came alive with the sound of drums, cymbals and cheers as hundreds of Evanston residents gathered to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The Main-Dempster Mile, Kitchen Table Stories...

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