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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


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2nd Ward candidates discuss safety, economy, engagement at League of Women Voters forum

February 20, 2023

Candidates for the 2nd Ward councilmember seat discussed public safety, economic development and more during a League of Women Voters of Evanston candidate forum Saturday. Evanston/Skokie School District...

A man wearing a white ribbed sweater, black glasses and a black bowler hat sits in a chair in front of a red velvet curtain. To his left, there is a painting of a large white house with a big tree next to it and several people scattered on the lawn.

Local arts collective aims to bring community together through performances

March 2, 2021

The Evanston Performing Arts Collective is the latest arts initiative to rethink how local groups can continue to share stories in a pandemic. The collective moved their work online to bring joy to the...

Part of the “Up from Down Home” series by local artist Jevoid Simmons. The new exhibit opened at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center on May 10.

Local artist tells family migration story from Alabama to Evanston in ‘Up from Down Home’ exhibit

May 22, 2019

Local artist Jevoid Simmons’ family was forced to flee Alabama in the early 1950s because of threats from the KKK. Today, through his exhibit “Up from Down Home,” Simmons tells the story of his family’s...

Evanston to hold Open Studios art event

February 16, 2015

Evanston residents will have the opportunity to view the work of both visual and performing artists Feb. 28, the city announced last week. The Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., will host...

Black History Month exhibit opens at Noyes Cultural Arts Center

February 10, 2015

The Noyes Cultural Arts Center hosted a reception Saturday for a new exhibit celebrating Black History Month that features artwork depicting one family's experience in the 1950s South. The event celebrated...

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