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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


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...

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss addresses the crowd. From left to right: Josina Morita, Biss, Gregory Lisinski, Brian Beatty, Will Candelario, Christine Candelario.

Evanston celebrates Veterans Day with ceremony in front of Fountain Square Memorial

November 12, 2023

On Saturday morning, veterans and civilians gathered in front of the Fountain Square Veterans Memorial Wall for a ceremony commemorating those who served in the United States military.  Former American...

Two dancers wearing green peacock costumes smiles at the camera.

Umbrella Arts Festival highlights local artists, celebrates Asian cultures

May 14, 2023

Weekend mornings at Fountain Square are usually quiet, but Saturday was an exception. By 10 a.m., dozens of white tents lined the block from Davis Street to Grove Street with vendors busy setting up their...

Several people surround a person holding large blue scissors with two severed ends of a blue ribbon drifting toward the ground.

Community celebrates opening of new Cook County commissioner’s office

February 12, 2023

Residents and local leaders celebrated the opening of Cook County’s new 13th District commissioner’s office Sunday afternoon.  Located next to the corner of Sherman Avenue and Main Street, the...

Pro-choice advocates march through Evanston for reproductive freedom

October 23, 2022

About a hundred people gathered in Evanston on October 16 to march for abortion and reproductive rights in light of the upcoming midterm elections. Individuals gathered to listen to keynote speakers, march...

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