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The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Max Lubbers, City Editor

Max is a junior studying journalism and gender studies. They currently serve as City Editor and cover anything from social justice to music. In the past, they have served as Digital Managing Editor, Audio Editor and Assistant City Editor. Outside of The Daily, Max is a fellow at the Windy City Times, apprentices for WNUR 89.3’s Rock Show and edits a podcast of the Web Science Trust. You can reach them via email or Twitter.

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Lubbers: On Sunrises and Futures for FGLI Staffers

Lubbers: On Sunrises and Futures for FGLI Staffers

June 5, 2023
A woman pats a soil bed. Behind her, a group of youth listen to instructions on how to plant seeds

‘Grasping things at the root:’ Abolition activism grows at West End Garden

April 21, 2022

Chicago man charged with first degree murder in Evanston shooting

December 10, 2021

How to donate to the families of two teenagers hospitalized after Evanston shooting

December 10, 2021

Evanston community plans gatherings to mourn, heal after gun violence

December 1, 2021

EPD identifies teen shot to death near Evanston gas station

November 29, 2021

One injured in Evanston shooting on Chicago Ave and Howard St

November 29, 2021

One killed, four injured in Evanston shooting near gas station

November 28, 2021
A ladder stretches up to window of 2215 Central Street. Obstructing the view of the building is a wooden fence.

Apartment fire displaces two people, causes damage to several units

November 16, 2021
A Bost family member wears a pink hoodie with the name “Ryan Bost” and “21.” Behind them is a line of people, some holding signs, and a person with a flag and a bullhorn.

‘Stop the Violence’: Family leads march in remembrance of Ryan Bost

November 15, 2021
Someone stands above a crowd, outside, holding a blue megaphone.

“Climate justice now”: ETown Sunrise and ETHS students walk out for CARP implementation

October 25, 2021
The exterior wall of the Evanston Public Library, a red-brick wall with big silver letters

Community discusses EPL’s use of racist imagery and books

October 21, 2021
Illustration of someone receiving a vaccine shot.

City requires staff to receive COVID-19 vaccination by mid-November

October 18, 2021
Wyndham Lathem stares ahead in mugshot.

Jury convicts ex-Feinberg Prof. Wyndham Lathem of first-degree murder

October 10, 2021
Two women embrace, their mouths nearly kissing as they smile. Rainbow flags are drawn on to the photo, framing the women.

Evanston Pride to host National Coming Out Day storytelling event

October 8, 2021
A child stretches out his arms as leans against a giant orange inflatable pumpkins. His mouth is open as he exclaims ““The pumpkin is eating me!”

Fall Fest to feature food, corn maze and movie in effort to build community

September 30, 2021
Wyndham Lathem stares ahead in mugshot.

Ex-Feinberg Prof. Wyndham Lathem begins murder trial

September 28, 2021
Two firefighters look toward a two-house on Foster Street. A ladder going up to an upper level window rests against the house.

House fire displaces 7 from multi-residential structure

September 26, 2021

One dead and one injured following shooting and stabbing Sunday afternoon

September 26, 2021
A single illuminated, industrial lightbulb hangs from the ceiling.

$327 million is now available in statewide utilities assistance. Here’s how you can apply.

September 24, 2021
A view of an intersection in Evanston.

Wheel tax payments for vehicles registered in Evanston due by Sept. 30

September 22, 2021
First responders stand on Church Street Power Boat Ramp. On each side of the ramp are small rescue boats. Evanston Fire Department trucks are parked on the road in front.

Three people rescued from Lake Michigan, body recovered in separate incident

September 18, 2021
An exterior view of Evanston Township High School.

ETHS superintendent to retire in 2022, D202 budget approved

September 14, 2021
Two people wearing military caps salute. Behind them, another military member plays taps as a man wearing a bagpipe stands to attention.

Twenty years later, Evanston residents, officials gather to remember 9/11 attacks

September 11, 2021

Waukegan man charged with first degree murder in Saturday shooting

September 7, 2021

Man shot to death in Evanston residence late Saturday night

September 5, 2021
An illustration of a red-brick building with three grey question marks above it. The sky is cloudy and grey.

Over 50 years since Foster School: Community members continue push to reintroduce a 5th Ward public neighborhood school

July 9, 2021

Defining Safe: Defining Queer Space

May 27, 2021
An illustration of an arm being injected by a COVID-19 vaccine.

Cook County Health to give 15,000 Six Flags tickets to those vaccinated Wednesday

May 25, 2021
A red-brick building with large, plated glass windows. Beneath one set of windows are a set of raised steel letters with the building name. A short green hedge borders the building in front of a sidewalk.

D65 Special Education Parent Advisory Council elects first officers

May 19, 2021
A young girl of color types on a computer while sitting on top of an oversized stack of books.

Black parents and caregivers discuss importance of extracurricular programming in virtual panel

May 14, 2021
Illustration of an arm being injected with a COVID-19 vaccine.

Cook County, Chicago vaccination sites to offer Pfizer vaccines for children 12 and older

May 13, 2021
The exterior of Evanston Public Library. Two pedestrians walk on the sidewalk.

Evanston Public Library reflects on 2020 in annual report

May 11, 2021
An exterior view of Evanston Township High School.

ETHS administrators address questions about 2021-22 academic year in webinar

April 29, 2021
In the foreground is a sign that reads “Evanston Township High School,” with the ETHS building in the background.

ETHS students reflect on switch to hybrid learning model

April 22, 2021
A rectangular painting of George Floyd wearing a dark blue hoodie, with orange flowers in the background and the phrase “Justice for George Floyd” in white.

Community members continue to grieve George Floyd, say former police officer’s conviction is not enough

April 22, 2021
Two silhouetted figures hold hands and walk. Behind them is the trans flag.

Community members reflect on Trans Day of Visibility, coming together

April 11, 2021
Governor J.B. Pritzker smiles and gestures with his hands.

Districts 65 and 202 to receive millions in COVID-19 federal aid relief

April 1, 2021
The storefront of Hecky’s Barbecue. The restaurant sign reads, ‘It’s the sauce.”

After Hecky Powell died last May, his family continues the legacy of Hecky’s Barbecue

March 7, 2021
Police officers in riot gear form a barricade on the east side of Ryan Field during the Maryland vs. Northwestern game Saturday.

NUCNC protests police outside football season opener, stands with Black athletes

October 26, 2020
Digital Diaries: A Week of Worry

Digital Diaries: A Week of Worry

June 17, 2020
Defining Safe: Threats to Trans Healthcare Amplified During COVID-19

Defining Safe: Threats to Trans Healthcare Amplified During COVID-19

May 20, 2020
NU Declassified: Unanswered Concerns for Student Workers

NU Declassified: Unanswered Concerns for Student Workers

May 1, 2020
Digital Diaries: Coming Next Week

Digital Diaries: Coming Next Week

April 23, 2020
Everything Evanston: 1980s Evanston band inspires musical

Everything Evanston: 1980s Evanston band inspires musical

March 6, 2020
Jason Narducy plays guitar in his home practice space. Narducy wrote the score for the musical Verböten, which is based on his childhood band.

Musical tells story of 1980s Evanston punk band

March 6, 2020
An Evanston Police Department vehicle. Evanston police Cmdr. Brian Henry said EPD phased out its “Stop and Frisk” policy, but advocates said pat downs can be traumatic.

EPD phases out Stop and Frisk policy, but pat down data shows racial disparity

March 6, 2020
Northwestern University’s campus during a storm. A Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ruling acted as a flashpoint for debate around Illinois’ electricity market.

FERC ruling could impact Illinois residents’ electricity bills

February 26, 2020
Weinberg sophomore Carter Makice shows off one of their tattoos. To get their tattoos, Makice travels into Chicago or does stick-and-poke tattoos on campus.

Northwestern students travel to Chicago for tattoos

February 26, 2020
Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker said in his State of the State address that the spring Illinois General Assembly agenda must include clean energy legislation. One proposed bill is the Clean Energy Jobs Act.

Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition advocates for Clean Energy Jobs Act

February 24, 2020
Arturo Fuerte, Willard Elementary School music teacher, is one of 30 finalists for the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching this year. He said he loves the mess in the music room because it shows how much he and the students work. In his free time, Fuerte coaches 23 student bands.

Golden Apple teaching award finalist impacts Willard Elementary School students

February 19, 2020
Everything Evanston: Willard Elementary School music teacher develops music festival

Everything Evanston: Willard Elementary School music teacher develops music festival

February 19, 2020
City manager search continues, interim city manager looks to year ahead

City manager search continues, interim city manager looks to year ahead

February 13, 2020
The women’s side of the shelter at First Presbyterian Church. The church also has a warming center on the same floor.

Community members reflect on ways accessibility impacts homeless services

February 11, 2020
Evanston Public Library librarian Kerry Littel reads a story aloud as volunteer Evelyn Keolian shows a group of kids the sign for hug in American Sign Language. They work together to provide ASL storytime at the Chicago Avenue/Main Street Branch of EPL.

Evanston Public Library presents new ASL storytime

February 10, 2020
Author Mark Caro (left,) U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) and Northwestern assistant Medill Prof. Jon Marshall participated in a panel about politics hosted by Beth Emet Synagogue on Sunday. Members of the synagogue ate brunch as they listened.

Jan Schakowsky, community leaders emphasize positive action in politics

February 9, 2020
Junior Daeshawn Hemphill dribbles a basketball down the Beardsley Gym court as a Loyola Academy player runs beside him. Hemphill is part of the all-junior starting lineup on the Evanston Township High School boys varsity basketball team.

ETHS boys varsity basketball team emphasizes hard work, bonding

February 3, 2020
President Donald Trump delivers remarks in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on July 4, 2019. Trump was impeached for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

Current impeachment proceedings impact middle, high school curriculums

February 2, 2020
During the first lesson of “Saplings and Oaks” at the Evanston Ecology Center, Tommy Blomquist decorates his paper towel telescope as his mother, Annie Sutula, holds it stable. The EEC educates the community on the environment year-round.

Evanston Ecology Center teaches generations about environment

January 26, 2020
Sam Landman, food service director of Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois, works at his desk. Meals on Wheels plans to build a new kitchen and expand to more clients this year.

Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois plans to build new kitchen, grow

January 23, 2020
Devon Horton (right) visits one of Jefferson County Public Schools’ alternative schools after it instituted Career and Technical Education. Horton will become District 65’s superintendent in July.

Future District 65 superintendent dedicates life to educating children

January 14, 2020

Blotter: Resident’s car burglarized

January 14, 2020
Holiday lights fill a recycling bin at Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. Lights can be dropped off there and at Levy Senior Center and Evanston Ecology Center through Jan. 31 to be recycled.

City picks up Christmas trees, recycles holiday lights

January 9, 2020
Women’s suffrage exhibit highlights 19th Amendment, beyond

Women’s suffrage exhibit highlights 19th Amendment, beyond

January 7, 2020
Lori Osborne, the Frances Willard House Museum director, speaks to a crowded room Thursday. She introduced the digital exhibit “Truth Telling: Frances Willard and Ida B. Wells,” which reflects on the conflict between the two historical figures.

Frances Willard House Museum discusses relationship between Willard and Ida B. Wells

November 22, 2019
Co-producers of Soul Stories Live Victoria Reeves and Johnny Price perform together. Their event series mixes music and storytelling to promote unity between people.

Storytelling series works to bridge community

October 21, 2019

A visual look at the Downtown Evanston Outdoor Farmers’ Market

October 18, 2019
The Downtown Evanston Outdoor Farmers Market. The market begins at 7:30 a.m. on Saturdays through Nov. 2.

Farmers Market vendors express passion for their work

October 13, 2019
Less than a month out from the November election, city officials and local organizations encourage residents to vote early.

Illinois improves election security for 2020 election

October 3, 2019
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