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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


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Residents, advocates discuss history of housing discrimination in Evanston

April 26, 2023

Open Communities Housing Associate Dominic Voz and Shorefront Legacy Center Founder Dino Robinson presented causes for Evanston’s housing segregation at the Unitarian Church of Evanston for Fair Housing...

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Evanston Public Library creates community through Black History Month events

February 28, 2023

Evanston Public Library celebrated National Black History Month with games, events, speakers and its Evanston Black History Scavenger Hunt throughout February.  The Black History indoor Scavenger Hunt...

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Evanston Public Library digitizes Evanston’s historical newspapers

February 14, 2023

The Evanston Public Library is working to make sifting through newspapers less tedious and more inclusive. Jeff Garrett, a current part-time reference librarian at EPL, is spearheading a newspaper digitization...

Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks proposed plastic bag tax, 5th ward school and ban on cashless businesses

Everything Evanston: City Council Rapid Recap talks proposed plastic bag tax, 5th ward school and ban on cashless businesses

January 12, 2023

This week, Everything Evanston’s Rapid Recap of City Council includes debate about the proposed plastic bag tax, as well as continued plans for the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center and a prohibition...

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The Daily Explains: City Council’s $397.2 million 2023 budget

January 8, 2023

Evanston plans to spend more than $397.2 million this year on city projects, funds and personnel, according to the adopted fiscal year 2023 city budget approved by City Council on Dec. 12. The new budget...

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