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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 Cook County State Attorney’s office said that the decision is “consistent” with their policy about peaceful protesters.

Misdemeanor charges dropped against NU faculty for activity during pro-Palestinian encampment

July 19, 2024

Cook County’s State Attorney dropped charges against three Northwestern faculty members and one graduate student Friday after being charged earlier this month for “obstructing a police officer” at...

The Cook County State Attorney’s office said that the decision is “consistent” with their policy about peaceful protesters.

Four individuals face charges for April’s pro-Palestine encampment

July 16, 2024

Northwestern Police Department issued four class A misdemeanor citations this month to individuals involved in the pro-Palestine encampment on Deering Meadow in late April.  The four individuals, believed...

A train in a train station.

State lawmakers reveal public transportation agency consolidation plan

May 7, 2024

Illinois lawmakers revealed a plan to combine the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace into one agency April 29.  Proposed by state Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) and state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado...

An injection, medicine bottle, mask, gloves and hand sanitizer on a backdrop of viruses.

Statewide respiratory virus, COVID-19 levels drop, CDC data shows

April 30, 2024

Respiratory virus and COVID-19 levels are low across all Illinois counties, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health news release Friday. The state’s virus level is “Minimal,” the...

Four candidates are running to fill incumbent Cook County State Attorney Kim Foxx’s seat in the March 19 primaries.

Key races to watch for in Evanston as March 19 primaries approach

February 26, 2024

The political landscape is heating up in the second largest county in the nation as the March 19 primaries approach. Early voting commenced Wednesday in suburban Cook County, so here are some key races...

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