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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


Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Pritzker said during a Monday press conference that he prioritized transparency and intended to hold nursing homes accountable for adherence to state guidelines.

Cook County nursing homes hit hard by COVID-19

April 21, 2020

New data from the Illinois Department of Public Health shows long-term care facilities have been hit hard by COVID-19. In Cook County, 804 out of 21,272 total confirmed cases come from nursing homes....

Coyotes Evanston resident Sue Gartzman has spotted near the Canal Shores Golf Course. An estimated 2,000 to 4,000 coyotes reside in Cook County, according to the Urban Coyote Research project.

Urban coyotes? In Evanston, not so far-fetched

February 16, 2020

Move over Wildcats — there’s another predator populating Evanston’s streets. Urban coyotes, the medium-sized member of the canine family, are making their presence known in Cook County. Residents...

A surplus $1 dollar coins are seen in storage at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond in Baltimore, Maryland on August 22, 2011. Evanston small business owners and minimum wage employees expressed concerns with the increased minimum wage.

Business owners, workers criticize minimum wage ordinance

January 29, 2020

The motto of Hecky’s Barbecue may be “It’s the Sauce,” but for owner Hecky Powell the restaurant's mission is about more than just finding the perfect flavor. Formerly the executive director...

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. Pritzker discussed a wide range of topics, including the legalization of recreational marijuana.

State leaders emphasize need to reduce violence in Chicago, reform the criminal justice system

October 30, 2019

CHICAGO — Governor J.B. Pritzker and Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx emphasized the need to end violence and reform the criminal justice system at Axios’ “State of the American City in Chicago”...

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th). Wilson expressed concerns that residents in apartment buildings could get hit hard by the recent property reassessment.

1st and 4th Wards discuss Evanston’s proposed budget

October 29, 2019

Evanston residents, aldermen and city staff discussed possible concerns about the proposed 2020-2021 budget at Tuesday’s joint 1st and 4th ward meeting. The two-year proposed budget was presented...

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