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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


Salvation Army Thrift Store in Evanston, located at 2424 Oakton St, Evanston.

Three months since opening, Evanston’s new second-hand store says winter coat is a first priority

January 21, 2024

Evanston’s new Salvation Army Thrift Store has entered its first winter season, marking three months since the location’s opening. The store, located at 2424 Oakton St., Evanston, opened its doors...

An exterior photo of an Evanston Fire Department station.

Fire Apparatus Operator Bob Byrne retires after more than 20 years of service

May 15, 2022

Evanston Fire Department Fire Apparatus Operator Robert Byrne retired Saturday after more than 20 years of service.  Beginning his career in Evanston in September 2001 as a firefighter and paramedic,...

Capt. Mary Kim prepares a Thanksgiving Food Box for for one of this season’s bell ringers. The new leader of the Salvation Army Evanston Corps said she hopes to bring joy to the holiday season through these brightly colored bags of thanksgiving essentials which will be paired with entire turkeys for local residents.

Capt. Mary Kim looks to connect Evanston Salvation Army with community

November 26, 2019

As the daughter of two Salvation Army missionaries, Mary Kim spent much of her life swearing she wouldn’t follow in her parents’ footsteps. “Growing up, everybody told me, ‘You're going to be...

Joan Farrell, vice president and general counsel at Goodwill Industries. Aldermen struck down a proposal for a new recycling program.

Aldermen quash soft recycling program in standing committee

February 13, 2018

Aldermen trashed a proposed recycling program at an Administration and Public Works committee meeting Monday, citing concerns over how the plan would impact local charitable organizations. Aldermen...

Kellogg nonprofit looks to resell students’ secondhand belongings

May 30, 2013

A new Kellogg School of Management startup beginning its operations this finals week aims to reduce waste produced during the dormitory move-out process by selling students' old belongings and donating...

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