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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


A protester holds a sign as Mayor Daniel Biss addresses the crowd at Indivisible Evanston’s May Day protest in Fountain Square Thursday afternoon.

Evanston residents mobilize for labor, immigration, welfare rights in May Day rally

May 2, 2025

More than 400 community members rallied for labor, immigrant and welfare rights at Fountain Square on Thursday afternoon as part of the national May Day Strong campaign to reclaim power from ”corporate...

A person in a red cloak holds a sign.

Recaptured: “Hands Off!” demonstrations, NU Dance Marathon and spring sports wins

April 11, 2025

Welcome to Recaptured — a weekly roundup of The Daily’s photojournalism, featuring our reporters’ most memorable moments.     Email: [email protected]   Related...

Downtown Evanston hosts events several times a year in Fountain Square for the community to enjoy.

Best Spot to People Watch: Fountain Square unites community with creative events

February 26, 2025

As a frequent visitor of the Evanston Sweetgreen, I have spent plenty of sunny afternoons in Fountain Square enjoying a salad and watching other Evanston residents go by.  This beloved landmark is...

In a key indicator of downtown Evanston’s economic health, the office vacancy rate has hit 18.9%. The district has continued to grapple with the pandemic-era downturn.

Downtown office vacancy rate hits 18.9% as Evanston grapples with downturn

January 30, 2025

The office vacancy rate in downtown Evanston recently hit 18.9%, reflecting new office space additions to the commercial real estate market, the city’s Economic Development Manager Paul Zalmezak said. Yet...

Evanston City Councilmembers join Mayor Daniel Biss, City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza and community leaders at the menorah lighting in Fountain Square.

Christmas in Lake Michigan? How Evanston’s City Councilmembers celebrate the holidays

December 4, 2024

From jumping into the frigid Lake Michigan waters to watching Christmas classics and enjoying local radio stations on a precise timeline, Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma (4th) takes the holiday season very seriously. Evanston’s...

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