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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


The brick Family Focus Center building with an American flag hanging in front.

Q&A: Family Focus talks relief efforts for incoming migrants

October 10, 2023

Chicago’s new migrant arrivals just exceeded 17,000 from the past year — but the metro area has struggled to accommodate the influx. Apart from traditional shelters, migrants have had to sleep in police...

Unveiling of “Explorer” Du Sable bust gathers around 40 people.

‘Explorer’ statue of Du Sable finds its temporary home in Evanston

October 8, 2023

A 8-foot bronze bust of Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable, a prominent explorer who is often credited as the founder of Chicago, was unveiled in downtown Evanston Sunday afternoon. Created by sculptor Erik...

NASA Space Apps participants meet outside the Hackathon venue for a group picture. Among the 60 participants were Chicago-area high school students, members of sponsoring organizations, and undergraduate students from various Illinois and Wisconsin universities.

CIERA hosts Chicago chapter of NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2023

October 8, 2023

Northwestern’s Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics hosted the Chicago chapter of the NASA International Space Apps Challenge in Evanston over the weekend.  The two-day...

“Cousin” is Wilco’s 13th studio album. The band has been pumping out hit tracks since they formed in 1994.

Liner Notes: Wilco’s ‘Cousin’ brings politics and other fun conversation starters to the family reunion

October 3, 2023

A&E Wilco’s 13th studio album “Cousin” is an alt-rock gift to dad-rock lovers who just want to stroll through fall foliage with some mystical tunes that will make them put their thinking cap...

“Welcome to Matteson!,” showing at the Congo Square Theatre in Chicago until Oct. 1, sees a pair of couples at a dinner party explore their complex relationships with love and  happiness.

‘Welcome to Matteson!’: Dinner gets dark at Chicago play

September 20, 2023

A viewer’s introduction to the world of “Welcome to Matteson!” occurs long before an actor appears or the lights brighten the stage.  Instead, you are welcomed by the sound of music from various...

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