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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


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The Week Ahead: What’s coming up in Evanston the week of Jan. 16

January 16, 2022

This week, Evanston honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Here’s a list of events and other happenings around town during the week of Jan. 16.    3rd Annual Walk for Warmth Jan....

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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Your guide to the city of Evanston

August 16, 2021

When people hear you’re going to Northwestern, they might think you’re going to school in Chicago. The billboards throughout the Chicagoland area that call NU “Chicago’s Big Ten Team” might lead...

Evanston businesses are coming up with creative ways to help residents celebrate Valentine’s Day.

From virtual dance parties to hot cocoa bombs, Evanston businesses celebrate Valentine’s Day

February 10, 2021

Whether you’re spending Valentine’s Day with a significant other, celebrating a lover from afar, or taking the day to treat yourself, Evanston small businesses have you covered with valentine-themed...

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