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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


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State house passes bill to form new agency for all early childhood programs

May 14, 2024

The Illinois House passed a bill 93-18 to form the Department of Early Childhood on Thursday afternoon, bringing the proposed agency one step closer to fruition. The proposal is now headed to Gov. J.B....

Parents criticize police’s handling of sexual assault case

November 13, 2019

A month after their daughter’s attack, the parents of an Evanston middle school student are demanding answers, upset with how the police have been investigating allegations of their daughter being sexually...

Evanston police are investigating a claim that a Haven Middle School staff member acted in an inappropriate way. The investigation is ongoing.

Parents of Haven Middle School student frustrated with lack of progress on assault investigation

October 29, 2019

Haven Middle School parents said their daughter was sexually assaulted by a custodian on school grounds, according to a letter the parents sent to city and school officials. In the Oct. 23 letter obtained...

Evanston police are investigating a claim that a Haven Middle School staff member acted in an appropriate way. The investigation is ongoing.

EPD, CFS investigate Haven Middle School staff member for inappropriate behavior

October 15, 2019

Evanston police are investigating an allegation that a Haven Middle School staff member was “inappropriate” with a student during school hours. Evanston police Cmdr. Ryan Glew said the allegation...

Washington Elementary School is a part of Evanston/Skokie District 65. The board approved teacher contract on Monday after months of tense negotiations.

State lawmakers pass bill requiring lead testing in schools, daycare centers

January 13, 2017

Illinois lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday that would require all elementary schools and daycare centers to test water sources for lead. The bill would mandate lead testing in all public and private elementary...

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