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


Evanston mayor Steve Hagerty addresses participants at the 2018 Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program job fair. This year the program was held virtually for students who have not heard back from employers.

Evanston teens seek alternatives to summer of canceled activities

July 14, 2020

Anna Wittcoff should have been a counselor at two summer camps: an overnight one in Wisconsin and an art camp in Evanston. But this May, she received news that both camps were canceled for the summer. “I...

 In April, the national unemployment rate rose 10.3 percentage points to 14.7 percent.

Gender gap in COVID-19 unemployment may exacerbate gender inequality

July 12, 2020

Is COVID-19 widening the gender gap? New research showing that women are being disproportionately targeted by the COVID-19 economic downturn indicates this may be the case. According to a May analysis...

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...

A sign posted by the Lakefill. Northwestern expects community members arriving back on campus to observe CDC guidelines for social distancing.

University provides updates on COVID-19 testing, contact tracing and safety provisions for Fall Quarter

July 9, 2020

Interim Provost Kathleen Hagerty sent an email to the Northwestern community Thursday evening outlining health and safety protocols for the fall. Students, faculty and staff will be expected to complete...

No emails and no information: NU takes down COVID-19 webpage

No emails and no information: NU takes down COVID-19 webpage

July 9, 2020

When the pandemic first hit Illinois, Northwestern published a webpage dedicated to keeping track of the number of COVID-19 cases on campus. Today, the webpage cannot be found, leaving the NU community...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
COVID-19