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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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Ezri Killeen’s screen while editing. The junior said she’ll have the 10-15 minute documentary completed by the end of the quarter.

Ezri Killeen creates documentary chronicling 89th Waa-Mu Show

May 13, 2020

Years from now, when 2020 is in the distant past, people involved in The 89th Waa-Mu Show will still be able to relive the experience of producing a virtual musical, thanks to Bienen and Medill junior...

In April, the national unemployment rate rose 10.3 percentage points to 14.7 percent.

As unemployment numbers jump, furloughed face uncertain future

May 12, 2020

In April, the national unemployment rate increased to 14.7 percent, and the number of unemployed people increased by 15.9 million, according to the US Department of Labor. It’s highest unemployment rate...

Employees at Hecky’s Barbecue continue to serve barbecue to customers. While social distancing and extra cleaning measures have been implemented, not much else has changed.

Hecky’s continues to serve ‘the sauce,’ even amid the pandemic

May 12, 2020

For 37 years, Hecky Powell has brought good barbecue to Evanston. Now, amid the pandemic, lines continue to form outside of the famous establishment, with customers six feet apart and faces covered in...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) likened Northwestern’s unpaid $650,000 worth of fire services to “murder.” “The line has to be drawn,” she said.

City Council allocates $1 million to house homeless

May 11, 2020

Up to $1 million of the city’s Affordable Housing Fund will be used to house and support homeless residents, Evanston City Council unanimously voted Monday. Homeless residents have been and will...

Evanston History Center. The center is launching a Community History Project, which asks residents to submit relics of COVID-19.

As history unfolds, Evanston History Center creates a record

May 11, 2020

Snapshots of empty streets. Signs on storefronts urging shoppers to order takeout. Rocks, scattered around neighborhoods, painted with brightly-colored messages. Today, these reminders of COVID-19 are...

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