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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


Each summer, Evanston organizations put together programs to offer residents, especially students, free meals.

Evanston summer programs offer free meals, produce for youth

June 9, 2024

  Several Evanston organizations will offer free hot and cold meals this summer starting June 10th. Here is where you can find them:  McGaw YMCA: The summer food program at the McGaw YMCA...

Graphic depicting “The Weekend Ahead” text and drawings of a lighthouse, Northwestern flag, paintbrushes, film and a building.

The Weekend Ahead: Happenings on campus, around town July 7-9

July 7, 2023

The Weekend Ahead is back. Over the summer, we’ll highlight events to help you craft the perfect weekend plans. Check out these events on campus and in Evanston.  First Friday  Mason Park  Friday...

A person is handed ice cream from a vendor in a brown ice cream truck.

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...

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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...

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