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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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Ring in the holidays with this month’s most festive Evanston events

November 29, 2023

December marks the start of the holidays as storefronts decorate their windows, daylight shortens and yuletide cheer begins. Those celebrating the holiday season in Evanston won’t have to venture far...

Tuesday’s public workshop focused on a strategic plan for managing green spaces throughout Evanston.

Evanston residents attend workshop on Parks and Green Space Strategic Plan

October 25, 2023

On Tuesday, about 25 Evanston residents attended a public workshop at the Robert Crown Center to provide feedback on Evanston's Parks and Green Space Strategic Plan — a city project that aims to inform...

A red brick building with the words “Evanston Public Library 1703 Orrington” on the side.

After recent security threats, local libraries emphasize safety, intellectual freedom

September 21, 2023

A series of unsubstantiated bomb threats at several area libraries sent shock waves through northern Illinois communities in late August and September. These threats reached Evanston last week. Evanston...

A red brick building with “Evanston Public Library” written on it in silver script.

Evanston battles heat wave, tornadoes

June 15, 2022

Evanston braced for multiple severe weather events this week, including a tornado warning and excessive heat warning. Sirens sounded in Evanston on Monday when a severe thunderstorm moved east over...

The exterior of Welsh-Ryan arena - a tall tan building with small windows surrounded by small green trees embedded in light tan concrete - on a cloudy day.

Welsh-Ryan arena for-profit event pilot program extension denied

June 15, 2021

An amendment which would have granted a year-long extension to  a pilot program allowing for-profit events to be held at U2 zoning district locations, including Ryan Field and Welsh-Ryan Arena, was voted...

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