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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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University of Chicago professor says accountability is key to restoring trust in police

February 21, 2016

Police misconduct, the “code of silence,” and a lack of honesty and accountability are destroying the community’s trust in police, said University of Chicago clinical law Prof. Craig Futterman at...

Downtown Evanston streets closed for three hours due to falling debris hazard

February 19, 2016

Four street sections in the square block around 807 Davis St. were closed temporarily Friday to pedestrians and automobile traffic due to falling debris from high wind speeds, city officials said. Sustained...

Organizers and supporters for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign congregate at the opening of the Evanston Field Office Thursday. The field office opened Thursday night and launched volunteer and outreach efforts for the Northshore area.

Bernie Sanders’ campaign team opens new field office in Evanston

February 19, 2016

A new field office for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign opened Thursday in Evanston, looking to solidify support for the candidate in the North Shore. Over 50 Chicagoland residents...

Bennett Johnson holds The Black Knights by J. Marcellus Burke, a book his company, Path Press, published. Johnson is known for working to increase black representation in politics, business and literature.

Civil rights activist Bennett Johnson reflects on life of service

February 18, 2016

Bennett Johnson said he first encountered discrimination while walking with his sisters from his North Evanston home to elementary school. Johnson, who went to Foster School, then Noyes Elementary,...

Recent gun violence prompts Evanston Police Department to heighten patrolling, social media efforts

February 18, 2016

In response to a recent string of gun violence, Evanston police Chief Richard Eddington announced plans to beef up police patrolling in specific areas with the hope of deterring such crimes. Eddington...

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