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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


Evanston Public Library released the results of a community survey Wednesday. The report showed that Evanston residents appreciated the library’s services, and would be receptive to the opening of a fourth branch at the Robert Crown Community Center.

Evanston Public Library survey reveals strong interest in fourth branch, expanded library collections

January 14, 2016

Evanston Public Library announced on Wednesday overwhelmingly positive results on use and reception of the library’s services, according to a community survey. Last year, EPL, 1703 Orrington Ave.,...

Students enjoy the ice rink outside Norris University Center. With multiple rinks to choose from, the Evanston and Chicago skating scene offers a diversity of frozen options.

Ice skating options around campus, city

January 14, 2015

Want to make a day of it? Go to Chicago - Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon located in Maggie Daley Park. Price: $12 skate rental, free admission Wait time: If you’re lucky you can skate right away,...

Evanston homeless shelter open more often than usual due to cold start to 2014

January 30, 2014

A local nonprofit has increased its shelter assistance to Evanston homeless residents in response to extreme temperatures early this year. Though Evanston does not have round-the-clock refuge for the...

Producemobile is a program started by the Greater Chicago Food Depository that offers fresh, free produce to residents in areas identified as high-need. The Producemobile brings free fruits and vegetables to Evanston every second Tuesday of the month.

Producemobile wraps up first year combatting Evanston hunger

January 14, 2014

People lined up for beans, bananas and even baked goods Tuesday morning when the Producemobile came to the Robert Crown Community Center. More than a year ago, a partnership between the Greater Chicago...

The city of Evanston has set up seven public locations to be used as warming centers.

Subzero wind chills prompt “frostbite shuttles,” 24-hour warming center

January 23, 2013

As Evanston braces for another day of sub-zero wind chills, city officials are calling on residents to seek shelter from the dangerous cold. With predicted gusts as fast as 20 miles per hour, Wednesday’s...

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