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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


Pat Fitzgerald. The former coach is suing Northwestern for $130 million in damages after being fired in July 2023.

Defense motion to dismiss Pat Fitzgerald’s lawsuit against NU, Schill denied

April 3, 2024

The Circuit Court of Cook County denied a defense motion to dismiss former head football coach Pat Fitzgerald’s breach of contract and defamation lawsuit against Northwestern and University President...

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office intends to drop criminal charges against two Northwestern students.

Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office drops charges against two students for alleged tampering with The Daily

February 7, 2024

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office has decided to dismiss criminal charges against two Northwestern students in connection with tampered copies of The Daily circulated in October, the office...

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Mayor Biss, Evanston landlord sued for uninhabitable living conditions in $10 million class-action lawsuit

March 31, 2022

Three former tenants have filed a $10 million class-action lawsuit against an Evanston landlord and his son, as well as Mayor Daniel Biss, for restitution after living in “crumbling properties.” Carlene...

Legal aid attorneys anticipate eviction avalanche

Legal aid attorneys anticipate eviction avalanche

May 19, 2020

Tenants’ rights lawyer Megan McClung hasn’t been getting a lot of calls from tenants about eviction lately. Starting March 17, the Circuit Court of Cook County postponed most civil and criminal proceedings...

Evanston began construction to supply water to Lincolnwood.

Federal court dismisses Skokie’s lawsuit over Evanston water rates

September 27, 2019

A federal court on Friday dismissed the Village of Skokie’s lawsuit against Evanston over claims the city unlawfully charged Skokie increased water rates, leaving the matter up to state courts. Skokie...

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