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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

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An Oakton College campus. A brick building on the left with a sidewalk and parking lot on the right.

Oakton College changes name to reintroduce itself to community

January 23, 2023

Oakton College officially dropped “community” from its name Tuesday.  The community college has campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie. It serves students in Oakton College District 535, an area that...

A large brick building with red flowers in front. A large sign reads Evanston Township High School Established 1883.

District 202 Board of Education discusses equity of AP enrollment, access

January 18, 2023

The Evanston Township High School District 202 Board of Education spoke Tuesday about addressing disproportionate enrollment across racial demographic groups in Advanced Placement classes. D202 Assistant...

A red brick building with the words Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Joseph E. Hill Education Center

D65 projects declining enrollment for next 5 years

January 18, 2023

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 released predictions in a Tuesday memo showing student enrollment will likely continue declining. “As we have seen in the past five years, enrollment projections...

A figure in purple sits at a desk in a classroom, leaning their head against their hand.

Niles parents protest anti-Black racism at D219 meeting

January 11, 2023

Content warning: this story contains discussions of racism. Amid reports of ongoing anti-Black racism at Niles North and Niles West High Schools, several parents urged Niles Township High School District...

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City Council discusses need for community feedback on 5th Ward school plans

January 10, 2023

City Council discussed next steps for the new 5th Ward school and the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center on Monday. Evanston's 5th Ward, which is predominantly Black, has not had a neighborhood elementary...

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