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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


A slide that reads “Honoring a Historic Community” with an old brick building behind the text and a map of Evanston in the background.

Evanston History Center hosts virtual tour of Evanston’s eight African American Heritage sites

October 6, 2022

The Evanston History Center hosted a presentation Thursday night to virtually walk residents through eight different Evanston sites that symbolized the role Black residents played in the city’s history.   The...

Former mayor Lorraine Morton photographed sitting on a gray couch.

Local leaders reflect on how Lorraine Morton shaped Evanston politics today

April 10, 2022

For Ald. Bobby Burns (5th), Lorraine Morton (SESP ’42) was not just a political mentor to whom he turned for advice — she also played a “grandmotherly role.” Long before Burns entered Evanston...

Mayor Steve Hagerty at a campaign kick-off event in October 2016. Hagerty said at a Saturday event that many of the most socially progressive and active people in the Evanston community are young adults and teenagers.

Martin Luther King Jr. celebration encourages active youth to lead the way

January 15, 2018

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy, members of the Evanston community celebrated his role in inspiring youth toward change and social progress on Saturday. The MLK Day of Celebration event,...

Candidates for mayor speak at a debate co-hosted by The Daily and Northwestern Political Union. At Wednesday’s forum, they spoke about continuing current mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl’s legacy.

Mayoral candidates promise to further Tisdahl’s legacy at final forum ahead of primary

February 23, 2017

Evanston mayoral candidates discussed how they would further current Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl’s legacy while creating unique programs and policies at a forum hosted by Rotary International on Wednesday. The...

Candidate for 1st Ward Alderman Lee Cabot talks to the crowd during her campaign kickoff Monday evening. Cabot is prioritizing affordable housing and increasing development in her campaign platform.

Cabot highlights affordable housing, importance of local government in campaign kickoff

January 31, 2017

Lee Cabot (Kellogg ’86), a candidate for 1st Ward alderman, said she would prioritize affordable housing in Evanston at a campaign kickoff Monday evening. Cabot unveiled her campaign platform in front...

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