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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

A sink faucet with water dripping from it.

Evanston drowns competition in Illinois tap water taste test

April 11, 2023

In high school, Darrell King always wanted to win a state championship. As a football player and track runner in North Chicago, he never lived out his dream. But King, now chief of Evanston’s Water...

The inside of Skylight Vintage, Etc. There are rows of cabinetry filled with various vintage items such as tea cup sets, candle holders, ceramic bowls and planters. Three mirrors are also located on the wall.

Evanston vintage pop-up shop supports affordable mental health care in Chicago area

April 6, 2023

At Skylight Vintage, Etc. on Sherman Avenue, shoppers can browse items ranging from vintage cameras to funky fur coats — all while supporting affordable mental health care for Chicago area residents. The...

An Oakton College campus. A brick building on the left with a sidewalk and parking lot on the right.

Oakton College changes name to reintroduce itself to community

January 23, 2023

Oakton College officially dropped “community” from its name Tuesday.  The community college has campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie. It serves students in Oakton College District 535, an area that...

A student in a blazer and button-down shirt stands behind a podium with a screen to his left featuring a PowerPoint.

Local activism plays key role in Evanston’s climate leadership, student thesis shows

September 25, 2022

Evanston’s history of community involvement in climate activism transformed the city into an environmental leader, according to Jack Jordan’s (Weinberg ’22) honors thesis.  The American Studies...

The Lake Michigan beach at sunrise.

Evanston to reopen beaches across city Saturday

May 26, 2022

Evanston residents looking to catch a tan or dip their toes in Lake Michigan are in luck — the city announced it will open its beaches for the season on Saturday.  Open until Labor Day, which falls...

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