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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


Curtain Call: Despite underwhelming numbers, Lumpkin’s Northwestern legacy transcends statistics

Curtain Call: Despite underwhelming numbers, Lumpkin’s Northwestern legacy transcends statistics

May 23, 2017

A broken wrist sent Sanjay Lumpkin to Salt Lake City, and maybe the Wildcats to the NCAA Tournament. The story is textbook evidence for Lumpkin’s theory that things always happen for a reason and...

The intersection of Central Street and Lincolnwood Drive in the 6th Ward. The ward’s business district is filled with local shops that have been there for decades.

At Evanston’s northwest border, 6th Ward maintains a close-knit, multigenerational community

May 23, 2017

John Kessler spent decades building floats for Evanston’s 4th of July parade, which runs along Central Street in the 6th Ward. Kessler, a retired Evanston schoolteacher, began making the floats with...

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) speaks at a city meeting on Monday. Fiske said she supported the creation of a citizen oversight group to build trust for Evanston police.

Aldermen approve group to promote citizen oversight of police

May 23, 2017

Aldermen voted unanimously at City Council on Monday to create a citizen working group to review Evanston Police Department policies and procedures on citizen complaints. The working group will suggest...

Joe Hoscheit swings. The senior outfielder leads the Wildcats in home runs and slugging percentage.

Curtain Call: Outfield trio goes out with best season of their careers

May 22, 2017

Two coaching staffs, 136 losses, 14 of those by 10 or more runs. Three heartbreaking walk-off losses in a senior season. And the first Big Ten Tournament appearance by the program since 2010. Joe Hoscheit,...

Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) speaks at a city meeting. Revelle and other Evanston residents advocated against a proposed access road that would have cut through Isabella Woods in northwest Evanston.

Officials block plan to build road through Isabella Woods

May 18, 2017

The board of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago voted unanimously Thursday to block the construction of a roadway through Isabella Woods, an undisturbed oak forest in northwest...

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