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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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A graphic of a person wearing a homemade mask. Experts are suggesting people wear two layers of masks as more contagious COVID-19 variants spread.

Health experts suggest wearing two masks as COVID-19 variant begins to spread

January 27, 2021

As new, potentially more contagious COVID-19 variants spread throughout the country, some medical experts recommend that people wear two layers of masks. The first case of the United Kingdom B.1.1.7....

The Platter Pantry, which is directly connected to The Lucky Platter dining room is expected to open to the public in mid to late February.

Evanston staple The Lucky Platter to open grab-and-go expansion

January 27, 2021

An Evanston staple is about to get funkier, fresher and faster. Derek Gaspar, owner of The Lucky Platter, is prioritizing his staff’s wellbeing and restaurant sustainability with the launch of The...

Walgreens locations in Illinois will start receiving vaccines directly from the federal government as part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program announced by the White House on Tuesday.

Northwestern has no direct vaccine supply, administrator announces

January 27, 2021

Northwestern University does not have direct access to a COVID-19 vaccine supply, according to a Wednesday email. Luke Figora, the University’s chief risk and compliance officer, said in the email...

Pat Fitzgerald watches a play during the Big Ten Championship. Fitzgerald signed a new deal keeping him in Evanston until 2030.

Fitzgerald staying at Northwestern; signing new ten-year deal, per report

January 27, 2021

Football Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald has agreed to a ten year contract extension that will keep him in Evanston until 2030. The news was first reported by Pete Thamel of Yahoo Sports. The...

Lori Keenan in a white shirt smiling at the camera

“This is the first time I’m on a clipboard”: Longtime Evanston activist Lori Keenan looks to make the jump from resident to mayor, increase city-wide transparency and communication

January 27, 2021

If she’s elected to be Evanston’s next mayor, 7th Ward resident Lori Keenan said her Monday nights won’t look any different. With friends and supporters, Keenan jokes that she’ll attend the...

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