Alongside the familiar red, white and blue of American flags, another set of colors paraded down Central Street on Saturday afternoon: red, white, green and black — the colors of the Palestinian flag. Sandwiched between acrobatic dancers and spirited marching bands, advocacy group Evanston for a Free Palestine sparked conversations while marching in this year’s... The post ‘The Fourth of July has always been political’: Evanston for a Free Palestine marches in annual parade appea

As Jack Lausch (SESP ‘25) signed to become a quarterback for Northwestern football, he kept another sport in the back of his mind. “I always felt like if baseball is meant for me, it would come back to me,” Lausch said. Lausch, the No. 1-ranked outfielder from Illinois — and No. 23 nationally — in... The post Former Northwestern athlete Jack Lausch reflects on journey to full-time baseball commitment appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

For decades, on the Fourth of July, Evanston’s Central Street has transformed into a festive celebration of America. On Saturday, Evanston residents of all ages and backgrounds lined the street in folding chairs, watching as performers and floats passed by. However, the tradition’s future is at risk.  The Evanston Fourth of July Association’s endowment fund... The post Organizers warn of potential cuts to Evanston Fourth of July celebrations during annual parade appeared f

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community. You can contact the photo editor by emailing photo@dailynorthwestern.com. The Chicago Union ultimate frisbee team fell 24-20 to the Indianapolis AlleyCats at home Sunday evening.... The post Captured: Chicago Union fall to Indianapolis AlleyCats at ETHS’ Lazier Field appeared first on The Dai

The Enola Holmes franchise’s creation of intriguing detective stories is not waning, and its third installment proved as much. “Enola Holmes 3,” which dropped on Netflix July 1, stars Millie Bobby Brown as the titular protagonist and Louis Partridge as her love interest and partner in crime, Lord Tewkesbury.  The third movie focuses on the... The post Reel Thoughts: ‘Enola Holmes 3’ adds fresh mysteries, character growth to detective franchise appeared first on The Dai

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The National Weather Service announced Monday that a heat advisory is in effect across the central and eastern United States through Thursday. The weather service’s Weather Prediction Center projects a moderate heat risk until June 5, with severe thunderstorms possible in the Midwest until next Monday. The weather service advises residents to take shelter during... The post Champaign County under extreme heat advisory starting Monday appeared first on The Daily Illini.

The Statue of Liberty stood only a few feet tall, but it was hard to miss. Alongside the route for Evanston’s annual Fourth of July Parade on Saturday, its torch stretched toward the bright sky as neighbors admired the handmade display before settling into their lawn chairs.  Beside the statue, 6th Ward resident Fredrika Harper... The post Community members blend creativity, tradition at annual Fourth of July Parade appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

In just three weeks, a Northwestern summer program introduces high school students to astronomy, art and coding. The Research Experiences in Astronomy at CIERA for High School Students program trains students to become modern researchers, teaching them how to code and analyze data, according to REACH director James Schottelkotte. The program is running two three-week... The post Northwestern summer program helps high school students REACH for science and art education appeared first on The Daily