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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

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Evanston community gathers for ice cream social at Mason Park

May 28, 2023

Members of the Evanston community ventured out to Mason Park on Friday to soak up the sun, mingle with other residents and best of all: snack on free food, including pizza and ice cream.  STEM School...

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City looks to redevelop land around Mayfair railroad, considers history of segregation

November 3, 2022

As Evanston aims to redevelop the Mayfair Cutoff, an abandoned railroad embankment running southwest through the city, experts and residents say the rail line has historically contributed to segregation. The...

Two people stand in the foreground with multicolored signs in front of a crowd of protestors.

Demonstrators gather for rally and march to defend abortion access

October 17, 2022

Music teacher Paula McKernan, locally known as “Paula the Bard,” stepped up to the microphone on Sunday, ukulele in hand, and started to sing her original song “Women Choose.” in front of hundreds...

People gather around picnic tables in front of bouncy castles at sunset. They are in a grassy park surrounded by trees.

Evanston celebrates restorative justice efforts in First Friday event

October 9, 2022

Mason Park was abuzz with Evanston residents enjoying music, food, games and raffles Friday night — part of a new initiative to celebrate and further the city’s restorative justice efforts. The...

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City hires urban design firm to plan Mason Park expansion, develop Mayfair railroad

October 6, 2022

City Council has approved a contract with Evanston-based urban design firm Teska Associates to expand Mason Park and develop an abandoned railroad embankment that runs alongside the 2nd Ward park. The...

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