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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


A Tallmadge street light. The sole supplier of these street lights will likely shut down this year.

Sole supplier of historic Tallmadge streetlights likely to shut down

January 17, 2018

The future of Evanston’s unique Tallmadge streetlights looks dimmer after their sole supplier announced in December that its plant will likely close this year. Union Metal, based in Canton, Ohio,...

Lori Osborne searches through files of historical records in the basement of Evanston’s Charles Gates Dawes House. She has worked as the Evanston History Center archivist for 10 years.

Charles Dawes biography, set to release in August, will use information from Evanston Archivist’s basement archive

July 16, 2016

Lori Osborne carefully climbs down a steep flight of stairs into a dim expanse. She inhales, the musky air mingling with rotting paper and dust-covered furniture. To her, the scent is warm and familiar. Osborne’s...

Video Feature: Charles G. Dawes House

September 30, 2013

The home of former U.S. Vice President Charles Dawes houses the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St. Visitors continue to fill the decades-old building during its renovations, which include new...

"Evanston: 150 Years, 150 Places" was released last week. The book highlights the city's architectural treasures, including at least a dozen related to Northwestern.

New book marks 150 years of Evanston architecture

July 3, 2013

A new book highlights Evanston's architectural gems as the city prepares to celebrate its 150th birthday. "Evanston: 150 Years, 150 Places" features noteworthy buildings from throughout the city, including...

Split Preservation Commission vote puts North Campus garage plan on hold

January 16, 2013

An Evanston Preservation Commission stalemate Tuesday night has Northwestern officials in a waiting period with plans to begin constructing the first of several buildings in the proposed North Campus athletic...

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