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


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.

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

April 23, 2020

Many engaged couples and officiants across Evanston and Chicago are canceling or postponing their weddings as they navigate uncertainty surrounding the length of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order. The...

Democratic Presidential hopeful Joe Biden takes the stage with his wife, Jill, and sister, Valerie, right, during a campaign rally at the Baldwin Hills Recreation Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Biden declared victory in the Illinois presidential primary on March 17.

Joe Biden wins primary in Illinois, Suburban Cook County

March 18, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden won the Democratic presidential primary in Suburban Cook County, the Cook County Clerk’s Office reported. Biden secured the nomination with 62.71 percent of the suburban...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center is one of several polling places.

Evanston polling places increase coronavirus precautions ahead of Tuesday’s primary

March 15, 2020

COVID-19 News Evanston polling places have increased precautions ahead of Tuesday’s primary due to concerns about COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus. Concerns about the coronavirus...

State Sen. Daniel Biss talks with constituents after a town hall meeting at the Levy Center on Thursday night. At the meeting, he addressed concerns about the five-month budget crisis and the impact on higher education.

Daniel Biss: Illinois might not see a budget until November 2016

December 4, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis Illinois has operated without a budget for more than five months, a trend that could continue until the November 2016 election, state Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) said...

Bryant Smith (Weinberg and Bienen 12) casts his vote Tuesday afternoon in Parkes Hall. Northwestern students and Evanston residents alike came to the on-campus polling center to submit their ballots for the election.

The Week That Was: Week of Nov. 4

November 8, 2012

ASG passes Sandy resolution The East Coast faced devastating Superstorm Sandy last week. Some families are still experiencing power outages and spending their week in the dark, while others are faced...

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