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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


An aerial view of downtown Evanston. The Metra train tracks are seen running through the middle of the city, with several buildings surrounding the tracks. A residential neighborhood with trees and houses can be seen in the distance.

The Daily Explains: What’s happening with economic development in Evanston?

February 28, 2022

Once a city that relied on office buildings to attract workers and stimulate business, Evanston’s economy suffered when many offices went remote. Now, the city government is working with business districts...

Community groups organize city’s first Lunar New Year celebration

February 3, 2022

The Main-Dempster Mile, in collaboration with Kitchen Table Stories Project, Kids Create Change and Evanston Pride, hosted Evanston’s first ever Lunar New Year celebration. Attendees enjoyed hot tea,...

Ben Blount’s mural at the intersection of Washington Street and Chicago Avenue, with white letters on a black background that say, “Whereas, City of Evanston embraces, believes, recognizes, acknowledges, declares, and affirms.”

New local mural uses language from City Council resolution to symbolize Evanston’s intent of establishing equity

November 8, 2021

A&E “Whereas, City of Evanston embraces, believes, recognizes, acknowledges, declares and affirms.” These words, in large capital letters, stretch across two walls on the intersection of Washington...

Four kids in different colored Halloween costumes stand in front of a storefront adorned with spooky-themed decorations.

Main-Dempster Mile celebrates Halloween with costumes, candy and canine cookies

November 1, 2021

The Main-Dempster Mile held a Spooky Saturday trick-or-treat walk after a year-long hiatus, complete with costumes, candy and puppy pumpkin spice lattes.  More than 70 Evanston establishments located...

Two participants look at a table with white tablecloth lined up with five carved pumpkins. One participant is gesturing to one particular pumpkin while the other participant bends down to closely examine the same pumpkin.

Captured: Main-Dempster Mile hosts Fall Festival, Pumpkin Carving Contest

October 11, 2021

The Main-Dempster Mile hosted a Fall Festival and Pumpkin Carving Contest on Saturday afternoon. A portion of Dempster Street was blocked off with a stage for the Rolling Clones, a Rolling Stones cover...

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