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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

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

The Daily Northwestern


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Northwestern reinstates indoor mask mandate, effective Aug. 4

August 3, 2021

Northwestern will reinstate a mask mandate for all indoor shared spaces on campus, the University announced Tuesday. The requirement, which will go into effect Wednesday, was based on current guidance...

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Illinois schools lift mask mandate for vaccinated individuals for fall

July 11, 2021

Vaccinated students and teachers will not be required to wear masks in Illinois school buildings this fall, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday. The decision was based on updated...

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Illinois public school districts required to resume full in-person learning this fall

May 20, 2021

The Illinois State Board of Education will require all public schools throughout the state to resume full in-person learning for all student attendance days this fall, with some exceptions for remote learning,...

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Fully vaccinated residents no longer need to wear masks in most settings

May 19, 2021

Evanston will no longer require fully vaccinated individuals to wear face coverings or practice social distancing in most indoor and outdoor settings, following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control...

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Health experts talk getting outside safely at Black Men’s Health Series webinar

May 18, 2021

Health, fitness and wellness experts discussed the importance of getting outside safely to promote physical and mental well-being during the pandemic at a Saturday webinar . Governments around the country...

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