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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

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City Council announces intent to appoint John Fournier as city manager

May 13, 2022

City Council intends to appoint John Fournier as Evanston’s next city manager, the city announced in a Friday news release.  Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Fournier currently works as the assistant...

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‘A gift and a curse’: Social media serves as channel for reproductive justice advocacy

May 13, 2022

Content warning: This story contains mentions of sexual assault and rape.  In January, an Adams County, Illinois justice reversed his decision that convicted an 18-year-old man of rape. The judge said...

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‘Art can be around you’: A deeper look at Evanston sculptures’ history and messages

May 12, 2022

In Dawes Park, a Buddha head sculpture emerges from the ground. To creator Indira Freitas Johnson the piece is meant to exude a sense of beauty and peacefulness that can be enjoyed by passersby. ...

Driver arrested, charged with aggravated unlawful use of weapon

May 12, 2022

Content warning: This article contains mentions of gun violence. Evanston Police Special Operations Group arrested a driver with a ghost gun Wednesday during a traffic stop, EPD announced. Ghost...

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Evanston reaches ‘High’ COVID-19 transmission level

May 12, 2022

Evanston’s COVID-19 community risk level has reached the “High” transmission level, the city announced Thursday. The metric is based on COVID-19 positivity rates per 100,000 residents. The transmission...

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