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[Photo] Evanston Voter Initiative aims to land direct democracy proposal on the ballot this summer

February 9, 2022
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[Photo] Community leaders discuss local methods to combat voter suppression in NAACP virtual forum

May 5, 2021
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[Photo] Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance Program receives over 16,000 applications

May 5, 2021
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[Photo] Q&A: Housing, Counseling and Education Director Jasemen Hatcher talks Cook County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program

March 26, 2021
Some residents can now receive assistance for up to six months of past-due rent.

[Photo] City opens first phase of rent assistance program

February 16, 2021
Jessica Wingader, the city’s grants and compliance specialist, called for the city to lead through a racial equity lens as it combats a growing housing crisis.

[Photo] City staff discuss combating rise in housing insecurity as pandemic persists

January 20, 2021
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[Photo] Council approves grant for rent assistance program

January 12, 2021
Local organizations and the city have worked to provide rent assistance and educate residents on tenant protections. But concerns remain over a potential eviction crisis as unpaid rent continues to pile up.

[Photo] Despite city, community response, eviction threat persists

November 18, 2020
In an effort to engage the Northwestern community in the fight against cancer, four student organizations co-hosted the third annual Cancer Sucks Week. The capstone panel emphasized the unique challenges cancer patients face amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Students host third annual Cancer Sucks Week to raise awareness, fundraise

November 2, 2020
Peggy McCready will leave NUIT for the University of Pennsylvania at the end of August.

[Photo] Peggy McCready, associate vice president for IT Services and Support, to leave Northwestern for University of Pennsylvania

August 17, 2020
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[Photo] Online AP tests prompt Northwestern course credit changes

June 28, 2020
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[Photo] Online AP tests frustrate ETHS students

May 28, 2020
After Gov. Pritzker issued a “stay-at-home” order for the state of Illinois, many people have been looking to adopt and foster animals from Evanston Animal Shelter.

[Photo] Evanston Animal Shelter rethinks its adoption process amid COVID-19

May 20, 2020
The new app, built collaboratively by an MIT student and two Northwestern students, uses a ‘one problem at a time’ setup to help tutors teach what they know.

[Photo] As remote learning continues, student startup looks to connect tutors to students

May 18, 2020
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[Photo] Reparations subcommittee evaluates program for black homebuyers

May 17, 2020
The new federal Title IX regulations will bolster the rights of the accused and limit the ability of colleges nationwide to investigate sexual assault allegations.

[Photo] NU sexual health educators concerned about new federal Title IX regulations

May 13, 2020
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[Photo] A love letter to Star Wars: The Clone Wars after seven memorable seasons

May 13, 2020
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[Photo] In D65, LGBTQ+ curricula faces pushback

May 12, 2020
Evanston residents and other Americans have reported experiencing more vivid and bizarre dreams during the coronavirus pandemic.

[Photo] COVID-19’s unexpected side effect: community members report pandemic dreams

May 5, 2020
The Chicago 400 Alliance is working to reform registration laws that require homeless convicted sex offenders to register every week in person.

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

May 5, 2020
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[Photo] University’s total confirmed cases of COVID-19 reach 21

April 28, 2020
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[Photo] To cut or not to cut?: As quarantine drags on, students turn to at-home hair solutions

April 28, 2020
Dispersed from campus, students have found ways to help out with relief efforts in their hometowns. Weinberg freshman Tamara Bendeck said she hopes to continue informing others of how hardships in her home country of Honduras have been exacerbated by COVID-19

[Photo] Students work to help their local communities impacted by COVID-19

April 27, 2020
Several students have had their internships cancelled or turned remote in light of COVID-19.

[Photo] Students navigate an evolving job market and the potential of a summer unemployed

April 27, 2020
Medill prof. Mei-Ling Hopgood hosted a virtual discussion on the racism Asians and Asian Americans are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I hope the event helps students feel supported,” she said.

[Photo] Faculty, staff and students discuss anti-Asian racism during COVID-19

April 26, 2020
Students found new ways to celebrate their 21st birthday during the pandemic. Some drank with their friends online, while others played games and baked with their families to celebrate the milestone birthday.

[Photo] Students use social media, FaceTime to celebrate 21st birthdays in quarantine

April 26, 2020
Although legal marriages are not possible at this time, some couples have opted for virtual religious wedding ceremonies until the pandemic is over. The Cook County Clerk’s Office, which issues marriage licenses, is currently closed due to the pandemic.

[Photo] As COVID-19 puts Evanston weddings on hold, officiants face uncertainty

April 23, 2020
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[Photo] Evanston’s COVID-19 death toll reaches 5

April 14, 2020
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[Photo] 2020 AP Exams to continue online with structural changes

April 22, 2020
With the spread of coronavirus has come increased levels of racism directed toward Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans.

[Photo] Graffiti, handshakes and the “perpetual foreigner”: Asian Americans at Northwestern report alienation amid COVID-19

April 22, 2020
sustainNU has put together a variety of remote programming to celebrate Earth Day this year. Students can attend a teach-in or listen to a symphony performance to recognize the day.

[Photo] SustainNU celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day virtually

April 21, 2020
Northwestern’s advocacy groups are taking to social media platforms to campaign.

[Photo] Labor advocacy groups adapt to remote organizing

April 20, 2020
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[Photo] Chicago Chinatown businesses struggle amid COVID-19 misinformation

April 2, 2020
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[Photo] In Focus: While Medill rebuilds its investigative journalism program, shadow of damaged legacy still lingers

January 24, 2020
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[Photo] Medicine director speaks about record-breaking decline in cancer mortality rates

January 12, 2020
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[Photo] Q&A: Andrew Steiner talks research on Billboard Hot 100 and music preferences

July 18, 2019
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