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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


Mark A. Dennis Jr.

New leadership comes to McGaw YMCA

April 16, 2014

New leadership is coming to the McGaw YMCA this summer in the form of well-known Evanston pastor Mark A. Dennis Jr. Dennis was selected to replace Bill Geiger as the organization’s CEO and president, YMCA...

Medical experts speak about health disparities in the black community Saturday. The NorthShore University HealthSystem panelists emphasized the significance of healthy lifestyle choices and physical activity.

NorthShore doctors discuss health issues within black community

October 20, 2013

Medical experts on Saturday morning discussed why the black community is more at risk for certain diseases but offered an optimistic outlook for the future. About 50 people gathered at Second Baptist...

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn announced a $1 million state grant to provide ultra high-speed internet infrastructure in Evanston on Friday. The city and NU teamed up to submit a proposal to the Illinois Gigabit Community Challenge.

Evanston to use $1 million grant to add ultra high-speed Internet, appeal to entrepreneurs

January 18, 2013

Evanston received a $1 million state grant to turn the city into a “gigabit community” that can attract entrepreneurs, Gov. Pat Quinn announced Friday. A bevy of aldermen, businessmen and Northwestern...

Evanston Police identify man in connection with wire-cutting spree

October 29, 2012

Evanston Police identified an Evanston resident as the man responsible for a string of criminal damage incidents over the past two weeks. According to a news release, EPD identified the man, 22, through...

Blotter: Oct. 29

October 28, 2012

Wires cut from Second Baptist Church The Second Baptist Church, 1717 Benson Ave. reported criminal damages, namely cut wires, which occurred overnight from Oct. 21 to Monday. Evanston Police Cmdr. Jay...

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