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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 Hispanic Heritage Month display at EPL. The observance is a yearly celebration that acknowledges and celebrates the contributions, history and culture of Hispanic Americans.

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Evanston’s growing Latine population

September 25, 2023

When Evanston resident Rocio Mancera moved to Evanston 22 years ago, Hispanic Heritage Month had been an official holiday for over two decades in the United States. But, celebrations in Evanston were few...

Two Guatemalan “worry dolls,” complete with multicolored dresses and red blouses, on a gold-striped background.

Evanston celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with monthlong programming

October 18, 2022

Evanston celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month with a multitude of celebrations this year, ranging from worry doll making kits to community-wide events. Approximately 12% of Evanston residents...

A person drawing the map of Evanston, with multiple drafts strewn around them.

In Focus: As Evanston braces for its first ward redistricting in nearly two decades, residents say changing demographics speak to a lack of affordable housing

June 10, 2022

Growing up in Evanston’s 2nd Ward, Darlene Cannon lived in a mostly Black neighborhood. Since she was born in Evanston more than five decades ago, she has lived within the same four-block radius....

The exterior of Evanston Public Library. The wall is brown, with sun rays casting white light and shadows along it.

EPL promotes multicultural connections through Gabriel García Márquez book club

January 14, 2022

In an effort to foster cross-cultural connection and an appreciation of classic literature, Evanston Public Library created the Mission Impossible Book Group.  Members of the program spend one year...

Evanston Public Library red brick building with sidewalk, bushes and grass. Two people are walking on the sidewalk.

Evanston Public Library to host Spanish financial literacy modules in “Mes de la Educación Financiera” throughout May

May 4, 2021

Evanston Public Library will be hosting a series of Spanish financial education modules with WinTrust Bank for its “Mes de la Educación Financiera” this month, according to a Monday newsletter. El...

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