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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


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Housing and Community Development Committee considers landlord-tenant ordinance updates

May 17, 2023

The Housing and Community Development Committee discussed several proposed updates to Evanston’s Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance on Tuesday. The proposed updates include requirements to clarify...

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Even with increased pay, Cook County faces “critical shortage” of election judges

April 2, 2023

After reading about a shortage of Cook County election judges in the Chicago Tribune, Wilmette resident Jim Mann signed up two days before the primary election in March 2020. “I decided I should do...

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Kathy Hayes, 9th Ward candidate, talks Evanston roots and social work experience

March 15, 2023

For Kathy Hayes, running to represent Evanston’s 9th Ward on City Council is a full-circle moment. More than 25 years ago, she was working for a local political campaign: Richard Devine’s campaign...

NU graduate student Peter Salvino’s death ruled an accident

February 9, 2023

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled on Wednesday that neuroscience Ph.D. candidate Peter Salvino drowned in an accident. Salvino’s body was recovered from Chicago’s Diversey Harbor on...

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After 988’s launch, advocates say local mental health response systems still have a ways to go

February 9, 2023

Before the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline launched nationally last July, experts often dubbed it 911 for mental health crises: a short, easy-to-remember emergency number that any person could phone. Seven...

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