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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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McGaw YMCA employees aim to empower marginalized communities through leadership networks

May 10, 2023

Alicya Dennison remembers visiting McGaw YMCA as a child growing up in Evanston. Now, Dennison, the executive assistant to McGaw’s CEO and president, feels a “familial” connection to the branch. Finding...

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Parsons, Rolewicz, Piekarz and Anti win election to serve on D202 Board of Education

April 4, 2023

Evanston voters elected Monique Parsons, Liz Rolewicz and Leah Piekarz to serve four-year terms on the Evanston Township High School District 202 Board of Education on Tuesday. Current school board member...

A woman wearing a black puffy coat and an orange pin that says "Parsons" looks at the camera.

Monique Parsons, D202 board incumbent, talks equity and school safety

March 15, 2023

For Monique Parsons, running for reelection to the Evanston Township High School District 202 Board of Education continues a lifelong mission.  “It's a natural part of who I am, who I've been in...

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Here’s how Evanston has allocated $42 million of its ARPA funding over the last two years

March 1, 2023

President Joe Biden and Congress enacted the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to address the national health, economic and social consequences of COVID-19. The law set aside $350 billion to create Coronavirus...

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Local picklers rally around shot at new pickleball courts

February 21, 2023

Every winter morning, dozens of pickleball players pour into the McGaw YMCA, looking to test their skills and enjoy the company of a growing community. “There were eight people (on the YMCA mailing...

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