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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


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...

Vibrant green trees and grass in front of a brick building.

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...

“The Weekend Ahead” is written out, surrounded by graphics of a building, paintbrushes, NU pennant and lighthouse on an orange background.

The Weekend Ahead: Happenings on campus, in Evanston from Aug. 5-7

August 4, 2022

The Weekend Ahead is back for the summer. Over the next few months, we’ll highlight events both on campus and in Evanston. Read on to find your weekend plans. Northwestern Events 2022 Summer Research...

Plates of paint and crayon on a black table. Hands take vegetables and paint on paper.

‘EPL on the Fly!’ summer initiative provides educational, creative youth programming

July 27, 2022

Evanston Public Library’s “EPL on the Fly!” initiative is hosting drop-in summer programming for children's engagement and learning by bringing library resources to underrepresented communities. Engagement...

School lunch on a tray.

Evanston to kick off summer food program Monday

June 12, 2022

Evanston will offer cold breakfast and lunches for people 18 and younger starting Monday.  Residents can pick up meals Monday through Friday each week until August 12. The city will provide breakfast...

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