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

Two rapid COVID-19 tests stacked on top of each other next to a rapid test marked “negative.”

Evanston reports 12.6% increase in new COVID-19 cases from previous week, “Medium” community risk level

May 20, 2022

Evanston reported 447 new COVID-19 cases this week, a 12.6% increase from the previous week. The city’s community risk level went down to a “Medium” from last week’s “High” risk level.  According...

Two vaccine bottles surround a vaccine needle on a white grid background.

Evanston moves to “Medium” transmission level due to significant case rise, no longer reports COVID-19 positivity rate

May 5, 2022

Evanston has moved to a "Medium" transmission level due to a significant rise in new reported positive COVID-19 cases.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this transmission...

A blue box of COVID-19 tests is propped up next to a green hand sanitizer bottle to the right. In front are three different types of masks stacked upon one another.

City reports almost no change to new COVID-19 cases, does not report positivity rate

April 28, 2022

Evanston reported 212 new COVID-19 cases this week, two more than last week. The city could not report a positivity rate this week, because the Illinois Department of Public Health did not provide the...

A brown bag with a green recycling symbol stands with two cans, one with a blue label and one with a brown label, as well as a tomato. There are cucumbers and celery in the bag, which casts a shadow on the green background of the illustration.

Evanston organizations work to fight food insecurity, foster community during pandemic

February 23, 2022

As inflation rises and the pandemic continues to heighten health inequities, Jean Fies is working to make a four dollar head of lettuce more accessible for Evanston residents. Fies leads Evanston Grows,...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. The sign outside is brown, and snow is covering the ground.

City manager candidates field questions, address residents in virtual town hall

January 10, 2022

City manager candidates Daniel Ramos and Michael Jasso addressed more than 150 Evanston residents Sunday at a virtual town hall, answering questions from the public and describing their professional experience. After...

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