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Orrington Elementary School was the only District 65 school to be classified as “exemplary”, the highest designation in the 2024 Illinois Report Card. All other schools received a “commendable” summative designation.

[Photo] District 65 student proficiency, achievement gaps higher than state averages, report shows

October 31, 2024
Previously, if students wanted to retrieve funds from their organization’s SOFO account, they had to compile a list of physical documents and present it to the SOFO window, located on the first floor of Norris University Center.

[Photo] Student Organization Finance Office revamps fund retrieval system with pilot program

October 24, 2024
During the 2023-2024 school year, 542 students participated in the Red Watch Band program.

[Photo] Students lead the way in Tri Delta’s well-being, campus safety program

October 22, 2024
Residential buildings will not be affected by the outage.

[Photo] Norris, University Library closed at 4 p.m. due to power outage

October 22, 2024
The artificial intelligence tools developed within the Institute will be open source and publicly accessible.

[Photo] Northwestern to develop $20 million AI institute for astrophysics research

September 18, 2024
The three new members have led careers in a wide swath of industries.

[Photo] Northwestern names three new members to Board of Trustees

September 11, 2024
Lollapalooza announced on Wednesday that Alternative singer Dominic Fike, who headlined Dillo Day 2022, will no longer perform at the festival due to health reasons.

[Photo] The Daily’s 2024 Lollapalooza Preview

August 1, 2024
This year’s “Camp Dillo” themed music festival features the freshest rap, hip-hop, pop and house in lineup headlined by Swae Lee.

[Photo] Dillo Day preview: What to know about ‘Camp Dillo’ lineup featuring Swae Lee

May 16, 2024
The outside of a brick hospital with a white van outside.

[Photo] Former NorthShore HealthSystem patients to receive $55 million from class action settlement

May 6, 2024
The changes will go into effect May 6.

[Photo] Norris University Center updates food retail hours, including all-day Shake Smart meal swipes

May 2, 2024
Last year’s Dillo Day featured rapper Offset as headliner.

[Photo] Swae Lee to headline Dillo Day, Mayfest announces

April 24, 2024
Cars parked in front of a stadium.

[Photo] Ald. Eleanor Revelle releases NU event parking survey for 7th Ward residents

April 9, 2024
A dining hall staff member restocks a tray of food in Allison Dining Hall.

[Photo] NU Dining wins FARE’s Best Campus Dining award

April 8, 2024
Northwestern celebrates at the plate after a home run.

[Photo] Softball: Bottom of the lineup shines against Ohio State

April 1, 2024
University Police said Evanston and Northwestern Police are responding to a report of shots fired at 70 Arts Circle Drive.

[Photo] Northwestern issues “all clear” message for shooting threat on Evanston campus

February 25, 2024
The District 65 Board of Education passed its Fiscal Year 2025 budget at its meeting Monday night. The district will have a $13 million deficit this year, an increase from $10 million last year.

[Photo] Evanston/Skokie School District 65 to announce next superintendent in March

February 19, 2024
Junior infielder Grace Nieto crosses home plate.

[Photo] Softball: Northwestern goes 1-1 in shortened weekend due to weather

February 18, 2024
People sing and mosh in an outdoor concert venue.

[Photo] Mayfest Productions announces “Camp Dillo” theme for Dillo Day 52

January 31, 2024
The event featured roller skating, T-shirt printing, tarot card reading, trivia, bingo, a photo booth with props and caricature painting.

[Photo] Norris Winter Carnival provides students wholesome fun, respite from cold weather

January 14, 2024
Every few months, the dining halls serve a themed meal as part of NU Dining’s cultural series. Preparing these special meals brings new considerations for the dining staff.

[Photo] NU dining staff dish on meal planning in the dining halls

January 9, 2024
Prior to receiving the grant, Yin had conducted a variety of disability-focused research in Maine, Virginia and Kentucky.

[Photo] SESP economist Michelle Yin receives $2.98 million grant for disability research

January 3, 2024
Junior guard Hailey Weaver drives baseline. Weaver tallied nine points, two rebounds and two assists in Northwestern's 71-58 loss to Maryland.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Maryland 71, Northwestern 58

December 10, 2023
A picture of a Northwestern football player on the outside wall of the Ryan Field stadium.

[Photo] Residents frustrated that ‘five folks with a vote’ intend to approve NU’s MOU

November 16, 2023
Dearborn Observatory houses the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

[Photo] Wen-fai Fong to receive the 2024 Lancelot M. Berkeley–New York Community Trust Prize

November 7, 2023
Dillo Day 2023. Mayfest, which organizes Dillo Day, manages a budget of over $400,000.

[Photo] NU alumni apply student org experiences in post-grad careers

October 12, 2023
The Bienen School of Music. Thompson made history as NU’s first woman director of bands in 1996.

[Photo] Northwestern’s first female director of bands to step down after celebratory last year

October 5, 2023
Graduate student wide receiver Bryce Kirtz hauls in a touchdown grab during last season's comeback against Minnesota. Kirtz opened the 2024 season with 91 receiving yards on Saturday.

[Photo] Football: Kirtz’s historic night fuels improbable Northwestern comeback victory over Minnesota

September 24, 2023
A person holding a skateboard

[Photo] Skate park construction at Twiggs Park set to begin in July

June 30, 2023
A lacrosse player cradles the ball in her stick and turns her back to her defenders.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Erin Coykendall reaches new heights on attack ahead of NCAA Final

May 27, 2023
A lacrosse player wearing a white kit runs down the field.

[Photo] Lacrosse: By the numbers: No. 1 Northwestern takes on No. 5 Denver in Final Four

May 24, 2023
Four Northwestern softball players start walking off the field at Sharon J. Drysdale Field.

[Photo] Softball: No. 12 Northwestern looks to stay undefeated at home, win NCAA regional

May 17, 2023
A large brown brick building with many windows, a sign that reads “NorthShore Evanston Hospital” and a white van parked in front of it.

[Photo] Gate Neurosciences opens lab in Evanston, expands depression medication research

May 15, 2023
An athlete in a black jersey runs with a lacrosse ball.

[Photo] Lacrosse: What to Watch for: No. 1 Northwestern enters Big Ten Tournament with a target on its back

May 3, 2023
Four Northwestern softball players start walking off the field at Sharon J. Drysdale Field.

[Photo] Softball: What to Watch For: Northwestern looks to continue win streak this weekend versus Nebraska

April 27, 2023
Large red brick school building with trees in front and a sign that reads, “Evanston Township High School.”

[Photo] ETHS names gym after former coach, athletic director

April 23, 2023
An athlete in a black jersey falls as she shoots a lacrosse ball.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Scane, Rhatigan, Coykendall, White named Tewaaraton Award nominees, most in NCAA

April 20, 2023
An athlete in a black jersey bends down with a lacrosse stick in her hands.

[Photo] Lacrosse: No. 2 Northwestern spreads the wealth, storms past Albany in 21-11 road victory

April 9, 2023
Softball player in purple and white uniform takes a swing.

[Photo] Softball: What To Watch For: Northwestern softball aims to continue eight-game winning streak in Iowa this weekend

March 31, 2023
A lacrosse player runs through two lines of other players in dim light.

[Photo] Captured: Northwestern Lacrosse continues win streak, has Penn State seeing double

March 30, 2023
The front of a tall brick school building, with a sign reading "Evanston Township High School."

[Photo] District 202 Board of Education discusses well-being survey results, policing

March 14, 2023
A coach in a purple shirt holds a clipboard and yells instructions.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern clinches second NCAA tournament appearance, will face Boise State in Sacramento

March 13, 2023
Softball player in striped purple and white uniform gears up to hit a ball with a bat.

[Photo] Softball: What To Watch For: Northwestern travels to the Cardinal Classic this weekend, hopes to rise in the rankings for a potential World Series run

March 2, 2023
Picture of school during sunrise with the sun shining on an Evanston Township High School sign.

[Photo] District 202 Board of Education gives orientation to candidates as the April elections approach

February 28, 2023
Ryan Field, a large tan cement building, on a cloudy day.

[Photo] Amid skepticism about NU Ryan Field studies, Evanston seeks independent information

February 26, 2023
Evanston Township High School, a brick building, in the snow.

[Photo] ETHS student referred to juvenile court after making threat with ‘prop’ gun

February 21, 2023
Stone building with a black sign in front that reads Dearborn Observatory.

[Photo] Prof. Wen-fai Fong named one of Astronomy Magazine’s “Rising Stars in Astronomy”

February 20, 2023
A group of students wearing black and white sing in an arc, with one singer standing in the middle holding a piece of paper.

[Photo] Northwestern Hillel hosts Mega Shabbat for first time since 2020

February 12, 2023
Brick building with a black awning that says NorthShore University HealthSystem in blue lettering.

[Photo] NorthShore’s Community Investment Fund names recipients of $4 million total in grants

February 15, 2023
Man in black uniform with helmet throws ball

[Photo] Football: Northwestern returns to Wrigley Field this fall to host the Wildcats’ Classic

February 7, 2023
An Evanston beach in summer with boats on the beach.

[Photo] Lakefront management will emphasize safety, diversity in first recruitment and training season under EFD leadership

February 5, 2023
Fencing competition in an indoor stadium with white mats lining the floor.

[Photo] Fencing: Northwestern Fencing takes down No. 1 Notre Dame at NU Duals, honors its seniors

February 5, 2023
A group of individuals in yellow shirts marching while holding signs, including one which reads “Grad Worker Power.”

[Photo] NUGW union with United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America authorized following two-day election

January 12, 2023
Exterior of the doors of a building with the words “Pick-Staiger Concert Hall” above.

[Photo] Civil rights lawyer Sherrilyn Ifill selected as MLK Dream Week keynote speaker

January 8, 2023
A group of individuals wearing yellow shirts and holding a sign labeled “NUGW” while marching past a building with gray stone.

[Photo] NUGW to hold in-person union election Jan. 10 and 11

December 26, 2022
Player in black uniform prepares to block a defender.

[Photo] Football: Junior left tackle Peter Skoronski declares for NFL Draft

December 16, 2022
Brown said she learns a lot from basketball, including from losses such as Northwestern’s tough game against Notre Dame on Wednesday. “As long as you work hard, it’s good for the long run, whether or not it shows in the moment,” Brown said.

[Photo] Captured: Jillian Brown steps up in the stadium, behind the scenes

November 21, 2022
People walk carrying yellow banners and posters in front of a stone building with a blue sky in the background.

[Photo] Graduate workers formally file to hold union election, University responds

November 21, 2022
People in yellow shirts holding a banner march past a gray building.

[Photo] Northwestern refuses to voluntarily recognize graduate workers union, NUGW to pursue union election in coming days

November 14, 2022
A basketball player wearing white dribbles the ball.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Oregon 100, Northwestern 57

November 7, 2022
A field hockey player readies to hit the ball.

[Photo] Field Hockey: No. 4 Northwestern readies for Rutgers rematch in Big Ten Tournament

November 2, 2022
A field hockey player readies to hit the ball.

[Photo] Field Hockey: No. 4 Northwestern finishes regular season with weekend sweep

October 31, 2022
Four dancers in red costumes gather around a dancer in a black dress in the center.

[Photo] Typhoon Dance Troupe blends popular dancing with traditional Chinese culture, showcases ethnic diversity

October 23, 2022
A football player in a black jersey and black helmet stands during a game.

[Photo] Football: The stuff of dreams and nightmares: The nine plays that determined Northwestern’s 31-24 loss to Maryland

October 22, 2022
A player in a black jersey kicks the ball.

[Photo] Women’s Soccer: Northwestern tallies seventh shutout this season with win against Michigan

October 13, 2022
People stand with their arms raised wearing gray shirts at a dance performance.

[Photo] ‘A built-in little community’: Northwestern students find support, family in Fusion

October 9, 2022
The Garage logo on top of a pane of glass.

[Photo] Mike Raab assumes executive director position at The Garage

October 6, 2022
One fencer crouches to hit another fencer in a large room with a curved roof.

[Photo] Captured: Northwestern fencing secures top spots at Remenyik ROC and RJCC tournament

October 2, 2022
The Garage logo on top of a pane of glass.

[Photo] Northwestern entrepreneurial organizations present at The Garage

September 29, 2022
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall. A building with glass walls and doors. A sign above the door reads “Pick-Staiger Concert Hall.”

[Photo] Bienen School of Music Dean Toni-Marie Montgomery to retire in 2023 after 20 years

September 20, 2022
Brewbrike’s logo is to the right of Cafe Bergson’s logo on a pane inside the shop.

[Photo] Brewbike puts the brakes on operations after six years

August 14, 2022
Two people fence each other.

[Photo] Fencing: Cats continue to claw through the competition

August 12, 2022
A wrestler pins another wrestler and holds up their foot.

[Photo] Wrestling: Northwestern’s in store for another successful season

August 12, 2022
Players in white jerseys and white shorts high-five one another.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern set for success in second year under coach Payne

August 12, 2022
A performer holds a microphone and sings on an outdoor stage.

[Photo] The Daily’s 2022 Lollapalooza preview

July 28, 2022
People sitting and walking outside of a gray building with the sun shining behind it.

[Photo] Norris University Center hosts programming to liven up summertime in Evanston

July 20, 2022
Students sitting in gray chairs in a classroom look at their computer screens.

[Photo] ASG Senate passes Weinberg sustainability requirement resolution

May 25, 2022
People sit in classroom desks while two people speak from a podium.

[Photo] Associated Student Government Senate approves additional funding for some student groups

May 18, 2022
Tan building with multicolored flags on top.

[Photo] Northwestern names Corbin Smyth new Norris University Center director

May 10, 2022
Room of senators with hands raised.

[Photo] ASG Senate passes ranked-choice voting, revises endorsement policies in 2023 Election Commission Guidelines

April 27, 2022
A worker pushing a cart in Allison Dining Hall.

[Photo] SOLR releases petition calling on Compass to honor its contract with workers

April 26, 2022
Picture of a gray building with lettering that reads “Annenberg Hall.”

[Photo] SESP assembles search committee to identify next dean, seeks community input

April 25, 2022
A dining worker serves food.

[Photo] Northwestern grapples with high number of open jobs among labor shortages

April 19, 2022
Northwestern players celebrate together after a goal. The Wildcats started off the spring campaign hot, scoring five goals in two victories.

[Photo] Captured: Northwestern beats Bradley 3-1

April 3, 2022
Woman basketball player wearing a pink uniform goes up for a right-handed shot in the air

[Photo] Rapid Recap: No. 5 Indiana 69, Northwestern 58

February 17, 2022
A dining worker scoops food behind a counter.

[Photo] Muslim students advocate for transparency in halal food options on campus

February 4, 2022
“The Garage” written on glass panels.

[Photo] Founder of The Garage Melissa Kaufman announces departure from Northwestern

January 30, 2022
Allison dining hall worker swipes in a student. Purple OZZIs line the background.

[Photo] Northwestern Dining launches more sustainable to-go container program

January 26, 2022
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