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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

The Daily Northwestern


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Samuel Johnson Jr., left, sits in his barbershop, located at 1905 Church St. The block of Church Street on which the barbershop sits will be named Samuel Johnson Place, after City Council approved the decision by unanimous vote on June 13.

Evanston to unveil Samuel Johnson Place: A look at the man behind the street

July 15, 2016

Samuel Johnson III is shaving a customer’s head and watching Chicago news when his father, Samuel Johnson Jr., bursts into the Church Street Barber Shop. Pausing to see who’s inside, he launches into...

Three-year-old Laszlo Harris chows down on a pickle from one of the trucks while listening to the live music.

Locals line up for chow at the annual Food Truck Fest and Starlight Concert

July 15, 2016

Welcome to The Daily's photo blog: Captured. This will be a space to share photos by The Daily's staff as well as photos from members of our community. Students can submit entries to be considered from...

Illinois drops PARCC college readiness exam

July 13, 2016

Illinois high school students will no longer take the short-lived PARCC college readiness exam after parents, teachers and administrators said it distracted from regular class instruction, the State Board...

Council refers salary changes for elected officials to Rules Committee

July 12, 2016

Aldermen agreed Monday night to send ordinances concerning salary changes for themselves, the mayor and the city clerk to the Rules Committee to be reviewed. A city-appointed Compensation Committee...

President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Freedom to Abner Mikva during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in 2014. Mikva died on July 4 at age 90.

Liberal icon Abner Mikva initiated legacy of Democratic activism in Evanston

July 11, 2016

Abner Mikva moved to Evanston at the right time. In 1971, the progressive politician and former federal judge — who died last week at age 90 — rented an apartment just around the corner from where...

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