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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


A navy rug and a red rug with gold, white and bronze details.

Fair trade rug event weaves together global community, supports Pakistani artisans

September 29, 2022

Sorting through piles of rugs, Yousaf Chaman stopped to focus on one in particular. Its vibrant hues and livestock patterns reminded him of a place he had been before: a village in the Pakistani countryside,...

Over 90 local businesses in Evanston have been adopted as part of the community’s Adopt-a-Shop Program.

Adopt-a-Shop: Evanston residents get into the holiday spirit by supporting local businesses

November 19, 2020

As winter approaches, Evanston residents have “adopted” local businesses to support them through the holiday season. After seeing the community engagement in her Facebook group Support Evanston...

Kevin Murray, Larry Washington, Jennifer Eason, and William Eason prepare meals for seniors in Evanston during the coronavirus pandemic.

Evanston shops feed residents, provide household supplies

April 4, 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, some residents are facing food insecurity and a shortage of supplies. Evanston businesses and residents are working to lift up the city. Jennifer’s Edibles Jennifer’s...

Evanston celebrates two-day World Arts and Music Festival

July 24, 2018

The Evanston World Arts and Music Festival returned to Dawes Park this year for a two-day event celebrating global diversity. The Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and Illinois...

Vakil: Students should explore more than just downtown Evanston

Vakil: Students should explore more than just downtown Evanston

February 23, 2016

Unlike most Northwestern students, I am both an NU student and an Evanston native. Evanston was an incredible place to grow up because it is unique from the rest of the North Shore and is home to a diversity...

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