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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


Players from opposing teams embrace following a game at the 10th annual Unity Soccer Festival Saturday morning.

10th annual Unity Soccer Festival celebrates diversity, sportsmanship

July 17, 2024

Hundreds of soccer enthusiasts and community members gathered at the Robert Crown Community Center on Saturday for the 10th annual Unity Soccer Festival — an event unlike most other sporting tourneys.   While...

The City’s community centers will act as cooling centers. It’s advised to spend at least two hours in an air-conditioned space if your home does not have A.C.

First heat wave of the season brings record-breaking temperatures: Here’s how to stay cool

June 18, 2024

The Chicago area saw record-breaking temperatures this past weekend, and highs in the 90s are expected later this week. Although no heat advisory has been issued, cooling centers are available throughout...

The parade commenced at 11 a.m. Saturday on the intersection of Lee Street and Dodge Avenue.

Community awards, advocacy headline Evanston’s fifth annual Juneteenth parade

June 17, 2024

Filling Evanston’s streets with music, laughter and festivities, the city’s fifth annual Juneteenth parade drew hundreds of spectators and participants to honor the national holiday Saturday. Juneteenth,...

Each summer, Evanston organizations put together programs to offer residents, especially students, free meals.

Evanston summer programs offer free meals, produce for youth

June 9, 2024

  Several Evanston organizations will offer free hot and cold meals this summer starting June 10th. Here is where you can find them:  McGaw YMCA: The summer food program at the McGaw YMCA...

A silver car decorated with rainbow streamers, pride flags and plastic flowers.

Evanston Pride youth car parade cultivates safe space amidst increased anti-LGBTQ+ legislation nationwide

June 3, 2024

With their vehicles covered in rainbow streamers, balloons and paper mâché, dozens of families drove through Evanston on Sunday to celebrate Evanston Pride’s fourth annual Youth Car Parade.  The...

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