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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A man walks in heels Sunday through Evanston’s Centennial Park for “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.” The event, hosted by nonprofit Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault, aimed to raise awareness of sexual assault and bring support to survivors.

Community members walk in heels to raise sexual assault awareness

October 5, 2014

Dozens of men wearing heels took to the bike path of an Evanston park Sunday to raise awareness for sexual assault. “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes,” which took place in Centennial Park, is the first...

YWCA Evanston/North Shore takes part in fundraising challenge

September 23, 2014

The YWCA Evanston/North Shore is participating in the Allstate Foundation’s Purple Purse Challenge to raise awareness about domestic violence and raise funds for the services they provide to more than...

Thousands run in memory of late Northwestern coach Ricky Byrdsong

June 16, 2013

A record number of Evanston runners marked Father's Day this year with the Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate, honoring the late Northwestern men's basketball coach who was killed during a hate...

Evanston's annual Holiday Food and Toy Drive, sponsored by the city and local community organizations, has nine drop-off locations, including this spot at the Evanston Public Library on Orrington Avenue. Residents can bring new toys and non-perishable food items to the different drop-off sites or make donations online through Dec. 14.

Holiday drive proceeds last nonprofits throughout the year

November 14, 2012

As the holidays approach, nonprofit organizations around Evanston are going into overdrive to collect food, clothing and gifts for their clients. The holiday season brings an inundation of volunteers...

Campus Kitchens brings Thanksgiving dinner to hundreds of Evanston residents

November 13, 2012

While many Northwestern students cram for the exams professors are squeezing in before the holiday, one group is preparing to feed hundreds this Thanksgiving. Campus Kitchens volunteers, who recover...

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