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

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

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Evanston school superintendents criticize PARCC state testing, implementation

November 14, 2014

As Illinois schools begin preparations for a new assessment that students will take in the spring, staff at both Evanston school districts expressed concerns last week about the test’s implementation. The...

Evanston resident Marilyn Halperin, left, receives an award from First Lady Michelle Obama on Monday at a ceremony at the White House. Halperin accepted the award on behalf of the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, which was honored for its after-school program that puts on productions of Shakespeare plays featuring students and teachers from Chicago Public Schools.

Evanston resident receives White House award for connecting Chicago students with Shakespeare

November 13, 2014

An Evanston resident was honored Monday at the White House for her work with a theater company that brings Shakespeare’s plays to Chicago Public Schools. On behalf of the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Evanston...

Carl Wilson, a 101-year-old World War II veteran, is honored at the city’s annual Veterans Day ceremony. Wilson is one of about 1 million surviving World War II veterans, according to the National World War II Museum's website.

Evanston Veterans Day celebration honors service members

November 11, 2014

Evanston held its annual Veterans Day ceremony Tuesday, where city officials and residents gathered to honor those who serve and have served in the U.S. armed forces. Veterans and residents, both...

Republican Bruce Rauner speaks to a crowd of supporters Tuesday night at the Hilton Chicago. Rauner beat Gov. Pat Quinn to become the first GOP Illinois governor in 12 years.

Rauner defeats Quinn to become state governor

November 5, 2014

CHICAGO — Republican Bruce Rauner was named the winner Tuesday night in a highly contested race, defeating Gov. Pat Quinn to become the next Illinois governor. Multiple news outlets called the election...

State Rep. Robyn Gabel, (D-Evanston), speaks at an Evanston Democrat victory party for the midterm elections. The event drew Evanston and Cook County residents, political campaign leaders and politicians.

Democrats sweep local elections

November 5, 2014

Democrats representing Evanston won a slew of races in the midterms, claiming victory in Congressional and state re-elections. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) won by a large margin against...

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