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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


Evanston issues most same-sex marriage licenses of any Cook County suburb

February 18, 2015

Evanston has issued more marriage licenses to same-sex couples than any other suburb in Cook County, according to a report released Wednesday by the county’s clerk. Evanston issued 142 marriage licenses...

Former Medill Prof. David Protess speaks with students during an Innocence Project meeting at Northwestern in 2009. Protess and NU are defendants in a suit filed Tuesday by a former inmate who was recently freed after spending 15 years in prison.

Freed inmate sues Northwestern, David Protess for $40 million

February 17, 2015

A man is suing Northwestern and other parties for $40 million after he says he was coerced to plead guilty to a double homicide and spent 15 years in prison following revelations by an NU journalism...

Illinois confirms measles case in Cook County

January 28, 2015

The Illinois Department of Public Health director confirmed a case of measles in Illinois on Tuesday, the department announced. A suburban Cook County resident became ill in mid-January and then tested...

Evanston raises water rate, remains competitive in Cook County

January 8, 2015

Water rates in Evanston are still the lowest in north suburban Cook County communities despite a 10 percent increase that went into effect Jan. 1, the city announced Thursday.  The water rate jumped...

Medill Watchdog to end amid lack of funding

December 18, 2014

The investigative journalism initiative Medill Watchdog will cease operations indefinitely following financial issues. Watchdog director Rick Tulsky said he will not hire any Winter Quarter interns this...

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