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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

While the ETHS literacy team throws the event, many of the stations and booths are run by high school student volunteers completing community service hours.

E-Town Community Literacy Fest promotes reading, representation

October 5, 2023

Evanston Township High School will host its second annual E-Town Community Literacy Fest this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature local restaurants, raffles and book giveaways.  Beyond...

The backs of several people as they sit and watch two people stand at the front of the room.

Community Data Walk shows health and quality of life inequalities in Evanston

October 14, 2022

More than nine decades after Evanston’s first redlining policies went into effect, Black neighborhoods in Evanston still have fewer resources than white ones, according to a data set presented by Evanston...

A white fence surrounds a small garden with orange carrots and yellow sunflowers. The sun is shining and the sky is blue.

‘My City, Your City, Our City’ initiative engages Evanston youth with summer activities

July 25, 2022

 Evanston’s “My City, Your City, Our City” youth program has started its second run this summer, aiming to encourage community youth to avoid violence and engage in recreational activities. “My...

A woman faces the camera. Behind her are glass windows with two large pieces of art showing through.

The Block Museum exhibition explores self-care and community

April 26, 2021

A new outdoor exhibition explores themes of self-care, self-authorship and community with reproductions of works from The Block Museum’s collection. The “Behold, Be Held” exhibition will be exhibited...

The Youth & Opportunity United building. Y.O.U works with youth from third to 12th grade to close the opportunity gap by stressing academic, social and emotional learning.

Evanston Organizes: Youth & Opportunity United bridges opportunity gap for post-secondary success

November 30, 2018

This story is part of a series of profiles of activist and community groups across Evanston. Simone Hampton was first exposed to Youth & Opportunity United in middle school, when it was just a drop-in...

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