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


Lori Osborne searches through files of historical records in the basement of Evanston’s Charles Gates Dawes House. She has worked as the Evanston History Center archivist for 10 years.

Charles Dawes biography, set to release in August, will use information from Evanston Archivist’s basement archive

July 16, 2016

Lori Osborne carefully climbs down a steep flight of stairs into a dim expanse. She inhales, the musky air mingling with rotting paper and dust-covered furniture. To her, the scent is warm and familiar. Osborne’s...

The Frances Willard House, 1730 Chicago Ave., is covered in snow Wednesday. The Frances Willard Historical Association is celebrating Willard’s 175th birthday in an attempt to reintroduce her to the public.

Frances Willard Historical Association holds campaign to raise awareness about her activism

March 6, 2014

In honor of Frances Willard’s 175th birthday, the nonprofit dedicated to her life’s work is sponsoring an initiative to raise awareness of her role as a social activist. “A lot of people have...

Blotter: Oct. 30

October 29, 2013

Man, 73, attacked, robbed at WCTU A 73-year-old man was attacked and robbed Monday afternoon at the Woman's Christian Temperance Union in Evanston, according to police. Parrott said the man, an...

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