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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


This Sunday marked the 25th anniversary of honoring Ricky Byrdsong, NU’s first African American head basketball coach, in Evanston’s annual Race Against Hate.

Race Against Hate: Ricky Byrdsong’s Legacy

June 17, 2024

Ricky Byrdsong always shared his positivity with those around him, Sherialyn Byrdsong, his wife, said. As the first African American head basketball coach at Northwestern University and a dedicated Vice...

Six people from Oakton College and Endeavor Health stand together.

Oakton College brings new opportunities for healthcare education to Evanston Hospital

May 13, 2024

Oakton College is launching a new healthcare education hub at Evanston Hospital in partnership with Endeavor Health.  Oakton College’s Health Careers Education Center will open in 2025 at Evanston...

Gabrielle Cummings smiles in front of a purple background.

Q&A: Gabrielle Cummings talks transition to Evanston Hospital President

May 7, 2024

Former Highland Park Hospital President Gabrielle Cummings took over as the president of Evanston Hospital and Northshore Acute & Ambulatory Operations on Jan. 1. Cummings said she aims to foster collaborative...

A chalkboard sign that says Small Business Saturday, with the words “giveaways,” “donate” and “socks” in smaller letters below.

Evanston businesses talk shopping local on Small Business Saturday

November 28, 2023

Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday aims to increase economic activity a little closer to home. Small businesses nationwide — including some in Evanston — held sales and...

Monday’s Truth in Taxation Hearing brought residents to the council chamber to voice concerns about property tax increases in the proposed 2024 budget.

Residents voice concerns on property tax hikes at City Council ‘Truth in Taxation’ Hearing

November 7, 2023

Evanston residents voiced concerns about the city’s proposed 2024 budget, specifically its property tax hikes, during the “Truth in Taxation” Hearing at Monday’s City Council meeting.  The...

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