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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


Lori Osborne, the Frances Willard House Museum director, speaks to a crowded room Thursday. She introduced the digital exhibit “Truth Telling: Frances Willard and Ida B. Wells,” which reflects on the conflict between the two historical figures.

Frances Willard House Museum discusses relationship between Willard and Ida B. Wells

November 22, 2019

The question of how to not just “display” but “dismantle” the United States’ racist past was key to a new digital exhibit about Frances Willard and Ida B. Wells. Lori Osborne, the director of...

Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) speaks at a city council meeting. Revelle said on Monday that she thinks any alterations to the liquor code are premature in light of Northwestern's proposed zoning changes.

Proposed liquor license for Welsh-Ryan draws heavy criticism from residents

July 9, 2019

Residents voiced concerns during Monday’s council meeting regarding a potential alteration to the city’s liquor code, which would create a new class of liquor license. This change would pave the way...

Frances Willard House, 1730 Chicago Ave. After her death, Willard donated the house to the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union.

Frances Willard Historical Association to upgrade Administration Building

February 6, 2019

The Center for Women’s History and Leadership has started to upgrade the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union’s Administration Building, aiming to make the center a hub for women empowerment and innovation....

Author Joan Marie Johnson discusses her new book on women funding women’s rights movements at the Frances Willard House Museum Saturday. Johnson discussed the need for more inclusivity in the movements going forward.

Feminist writer emphasizes role of wealthy women in suffrage movement

November 6, 2017

Feminist author Joan Marie Johnson stressed the integral role of affluent women and their acts of philanthropy in funding the women’s suffrage movement at a Sunday talk. Johnson, who works in Northwestern’s...

City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz speaks at a City Council meeting. Aldermen on Monday authorized Bobkiewicz to restart negotiations over the possible sale of a city-owned parking lot near the Evanston Public Library.

City to reopen negotiations over sale of library parking lot

May 9, 2017

Aldermen voted to reopen talks over the possible sale of a parking lot located next to the Evanston Public Library. In its final meeting, the 79th City Council voted 6-2 on Monday to authorize city...

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