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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

Northwestern is set to increase tuition by 3.5 percent. As the national number of coronavirus cases rises, a number of universities have opted for mostly or entirely online instruction.

NU undergrads to accept COVID-19 risks, tuition hike before return to campus

August 9, 2020

Before returning to campus in September, Northwestern is requiring all undergraduate students to sign the University's “Student Expectations and COVID-19 Code of Conduct,” acknowledging the University...

Evanston implemented a stay-at-home advisory beginning on Monday morning.

New York Times puts NU at 37th most COVID-19 cases out of 270 colleges

August 5, 2020

More than 6,600 coronavirus cases have been linked to colleges in the United States, including Northwestern, the New York Times reported in a July 29 article. Listing 41 cases affiliated with NU, the...

LA Fitness in Downtown Evanston. Evanston resident Sharisse Kimbro said the large size of the gym makes her nervous to return, even as gyms implement various guidelines.

As gyms reopen, new measures seek to keep spaces safe

July 22, 2020

Many of Evanston’s gyms closed down in March as the coronavirus pandemic exploded in Illinois and across the country. In late June, some of Evanston’s gyms reopened with new measures in an attempt...

COVID-19 cases decrease in Evanston due to Public Health Dept. efforts and citizen compliance, officials say

COVID-19 cases decrease in Evanston due to Public Health Dept. efforts and citizen compliance, officials say

July 15, 2020

The rate of COVID-19 cases, now at about 111 cases per 10,000 residents in Evanston, has decreased significantly since a spike on June 12, falling below neighboring towns like Skokie. Health and Human...

Pritzker announces $900 million COVID-19 relief grant package

July 9, 2020

On June 17, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a $900 million grant package in support of small businesses and working families who have been most severely economically impacted by COVID-19. This animated explainer...

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