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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


Youth vendors Paola and Arleigh sell handmade bracelets as “Bracelet Besties.”

Youth vendors sell handmade creations at Art Makers Outpost holiday marketplace

November 18, 2024

Students from elementary and middle schools in Evanston brought their handmade creations to sell and showcase at the Youth Handmade Holiday Marketplace on Saturday.  Organized by the Art Makers Outpost...

One of the artist studios on the second floor of Art Makers Outpost. The seven visual artists and three musicians rent 24/7 access to the space and use it to create and collaborate.

Evanston organizations support, encourage emerging youth artists

January 21, 2024

For David Cao (Bienen ’20), the founder of Evanston Young Artists, the story of the nonprofit has been one of growth. Founded in 2018, the organization aims to provide kids from underserved backgrounds...

A drawing of a globe with clouds is surrounded by a pink heart. The illustration is framed with drawings of leaves.

‘A reunion of the environmental community:’ Evanston celebrates Earth Month this April

April 1, 2022

For the past two years, Earth Month celebrations in Evanston took place on Zoom. As the city hosts more in-person events, Rachel Rosner, board president of Citizens’ Greener Evanston, said this year’s...

A man stands and a woman sits in front of him at a wooden table, weariSoul and Smoke t-shirts.

Evanston small businesses seek support and give back amid inflation, COVID-19 woes

February 16, 2022

In recent weeks, rising inflation has left Evanston restaurants and small businesses grappling with an added layer of uncertainty on top of the financial distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Consumer...

Mural by Cheri Lee Charlton at Ridgeville Park District. The mural was one of two created as part of the Evanston Mural Arts Program since March 2020

Muralists bring beauty to Evanston during pandemic

February 1, 2021

A large mural reading “I am Evanston Strong” decorates the wall outside of the La Principal restaurant on Main Street, serving as a reminder to Evanstonians to remain positive in light of this...

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Valerie Kahan