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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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Police Chief Schenita Stewart discusses community concerns, policing mental health crises

January 18, 2023

Evanston Police Chief Schenita Stewart spoke at a virtual community meeting Wednesday, presented by the League of Women Voters and the NAACP. Stewart addressed questions from moderator and LWV member...

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The Daily Explains: Political turnover in Evanston has welcomed newcomers at high rates. Here’s what you need to know about our city’s fledgling leaders.

May 17, 2022

Content warning: This article contains mentions of sexual assault.  With a new city manager selection on the horizon, Evanston’s cohort of new leaders continues to expand.  In areas like education...

A child stretches out his arms as leans against a giant orange inflatable pumpkins. His mouth is open as he exclaims ““The pumpkin is eating me!”

Fall Fest to feature food, corn maze and movie in effort to build community

September 30, 2021

Evanston will host a fest with fall-themed activities in Mason Park from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.  The free event will include food, bingo and raffle prizes. Kids can enjoy an inflatable corn maze...

A person in a green sweater bends over behind a display of plants under a white tent. Two other people look on in the background.

Health experts talk getting outside safely at Black Men’s Health Series webinar

May 18, 2021

Health, fitness and wellness experts discussed the importance of getting outside safely to promote physical and mental well-being during the pandemic at a Saturday webinar . Governments around the country...

Lake Michigan. Both extreme weather events and invasive species pose a risk to Lake Michigan and the surrounding Chicago area.

Invasive species, extreme weather pose threat to Lake Michigan, report finds

April 21, 2019

Lake Michigan is experiencing negative environmental harm that could worsen with climate change, according to scientists. In a recent report by the Environmental Law and Policy Center, a team of 18...

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