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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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Murray returns from State of the Union as Cook County Commissioner calls for ‘common sense’ reform

February 14, 2013

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) thinks mothers will be a crucial force in passing gun control legislation. “I think moms can put pressure on Congress and turn this issue around,” she told The Daily...

Evanston resident Catherine Rolfe will embark on a 27-month journey in Panama later this month. Rolfe is heading to the South America as part of the Peace Corps.

Evanston resident to begin 27-month Peace Corps experience

February 6, 2013

A 22-year-old Evanston resident will leave for Panama later this month to begin a 27-month experience in the Peace Corps. Catherine Rolfe, a former Medill cherub, will leave Feb. 19 to spend three...

U.S. Department of Education affirms equal access to sports for disabled students

U.S. Department of Education affirms equal access to sports for disabled students

February 3, 2013

Cerebral palsy has not stopped Aaron Holzmueller from developing his athletic talents. The seventh-grader represents the track team of Dr. Bessie Rhodes Magnet School at district meets, participates...

While you were on break: the local, state and national news you missed

January 6, 2013

Dec. 15: Evanston hosts gun buyback program Evanston residents turned in 45 firearms during a gun buyback program Dec. 15, the day after the Newtown, Conn., school shooting. The program came weeks after...

Evanston Police recovered this toy pistol from Adel Mohammed Sobhi, 19, a student at Evanston Township High School. Sobhi was charged with disorderly conduct in connection to the incident, one of several nationwide after the Newtown, Conn. school shooting.

Evanston schools, mayor respond to Newtown, Conn., shooting

January 6, 2013

Evanston school officials reassured parents and Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl has called for stronger gun control in response to the Dec. 14 shooting at a Connecticut elementary school that killed 26 people. On...

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