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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Peter Beinart spoke to a crowd of about 100 at the Beth Emet synagogue Thursday evening. He primarily discussed the role of American Jews in the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Atlantic contributor speaks on human rights violations, American Jewish role in Israeli policy

May 8, 2015

Peter Beinart, a contributing editor at The Atlantic, called on American Jews on Thursday to take an active role in defining Israel’s future as a Jewish democratic state. American Jews influence the...

ETHS gains recognition for increasing access to advanced courses

May 3, 2015

Evanston Township High School has been recognized nationally for its efforts to increase student access to advanced classes regardless of race or socioeconomic status. The school has been featured in...

Evanston named Tree City USA community for 31st year

April 19, 2015

A national nonprofit dedicated to planting trees honored Evanston for the 31st consecutive year for its commitment to tree care. The city was named a Tree City USA community by the Arbor Day Foundation...

Anti-conversion therapy activism in Illinois gains momentum alongside national movement

April 16, 2015

Illinois activists and politicians are ramping up efforts to gain votes for a state ban on so-called conversion therapy for LGBT youth in the hopes of passing the bill out of the state’s House of Representatives...

Students protest alongside Chicago workers and activists Wednesday. Around 30 Northwestern students joined the demonstrations, which were part of the national Fight for $15 campaign to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour.

Evanston residents emphasize affordable housing, minimum wage issues

April 16, 2015

Activists in Evanston looking to raise the minimum wage say the lack of affordable housing in the city presents an equally important problem. Residents joined in rallies across Chicago on Wednesday...

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