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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


Evanston to hold sixth annual Zombie Scramble

October 10, 2019

Evanston is a big believer in spooky season, as the city puts on the sixth annual “Zombie Scramble,” a Halloween-themed race. The city’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services department holds...

A panel discusses a documentary about fatherhood. Family Focus hosted an event about empowering fathers in community spaces.

Documentary screening prompts discussion on engaging fathers in parenthood

February 22, 2019

Evanston community members envisioned spaces to empower fathers at a documentary screening and panel discussion Thursday. The conversation, which took place at Family Focus, focused on the importance...

The Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center at 1823 Church St. Aldermen voted 7-2 to remove a line item from the proposed 2019 budget that would have cut city programming at the center.

Aldermen vote to keep funding operations of Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center

October 23, 2018

Aldermen voted Monday to remove a measure in the proposed 2019 budget that would have cut city programming at the Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center. In the proposed city budget for fiscal year 2019 —...

Despite tight-knit community, 9th Ward residents still looking for economic expansion, better access to city resources

Despite tight-knit community, 9th Ward residents still looking for economic expansion, better access to city resources

April 21, 2016

Quaint houses and residential streets dot Evanston’s 9th Ward, located in the southern part of the city. Residents say they enjoy the quiet comforts of a close-knit neighborhood, but a relative lack...

Meeting connects Evanston Latino community to resources

October 5, 2014

Evanston officials held a forum Sunday for Latino residents to discuss issues with language barriers and access to resources in the community. The meeting, held at Saint Nicholas Church, 806 Ridge...

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