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The Daily Northwestern

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


COVID-19

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s five-pronged reopening plan “Restore Illinois.” Pritzker emphasized the plan is based on public health metrics.

How Pritzker plans to reopen the state

May 5, 2020

On the day Illinois saw the highest daily COVID-19 death toll, Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveiled a five-step plan to reopen the state. The plan, called "Restore Illinois," divides the state into four health...

The Chicago 400 Alliance is working to reform registration laws that require homeless convicted sex offenders to register every week in person.

Chicago air quality shows no striking difference amid shelter-in-place order

May 5, 2020

Lockdown restrictions around the world have brought about unprecedented reductions of air pollution and changes to the environment, but Chicago has yet to see any dramatic changes. Despite a consistency...

Gyros Planet and Taqueria, 1903 Church St. Co-owners Erika Castro Sanchez and Pablo Sanchez are donating free meals to support food-insecure members of the Evanston community.

Gyros Planet and Taqueria digs into savings to feed Latinx community

May 5, 2020

This story is part of a series of profiles of Evanston minority-owned businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic. When profits started dwindling at Gyros Planet and Taqueria in March, owners Erika Castro...

University confirms 22nd COVID-19 case

University confirms 22nd COVID-19 case

May 5, 2020

Northwestern University has reported the 22nd case of COVID-19 on campus on Tuesday, increasing from 21 cases last week. The infected person was present in multiple buildings on campus for a limited...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Pritzker has been especially vocal about the Trump administration’s COVID-19 reponse, publicly rebuking the lack of federally-supplied personal protective equipment and engaging in an extended Twitter feud with the president.

Timeline: Pritzker’s feud with Trump over COVID-19 response

May 4, 2020

Ever since known COVID-19 cases began surging in the U.S., President Donald Trump has clashed with governors from coast-to-coast over his coronavirus response. Gov. J.B. Pritzker has been especially vocal,...

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