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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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Ross Gay emphasizes holding onto joy at Evanston Public Library webinar

January 12, 2023

After three years of pandemic life, some find it difficult to find joy through a computer screen. But essayist and poet Ross Gay aimed to do just that as he spoke at an Evanston Public Library webinar...

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Pretrial Fairness Act comes to unexpected halt as Illinois passes more criminal justice reform legislation

January 12, 2023

Content warning: This article contains mentions of child sexual assault. Illinois was set to be the first state to eliminate cash bail at the start of this year, but a December circuit court ruling...

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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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Here’s what changes to Evanston’s Fair Housing Ordinance could mean

January 11, 2023

After Evanston banned housing discrimination based on most criminal records, advocate Gail Schechter didn’t see much coverage that she felt accurately represented the issue. “It’s all this sort...

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AMC’s reopening brings convenience, excitement to downtown Evanston

January 11, 2023

After a two-year hiatus from a run of more than two decades, AMC Evanston 12 — previously known as the Century 12 owned by Cinemark — finally reopened its doors last November, much to the excitement...

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