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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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


In total, 453,450 people voted early in suburban Cook County between Oct. 21 and Nov. 4.

Civic Center sees 30% increase in early voting totals compared to 2020

November 5, 2024

Suburban Cook County early voting totals through Monday for the 2024 presidential election were released by the Cook County Clerk’s Office.  As of Monday night at 11 p.m., 464,876 people have voted...

Students can drop off ballots at several locations on the Evanston campus.

NU Votes offers resources and support for students as Election Day approaches

October 29, 2024

With the election just over a week away, NU Votes is preparing students to navigate the voting process. NU Votes is helping students create a voting plan and providing assistance with mail-in ballots,...

The exterior of the Civic Center. The sign reads Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

New lives for old buildings: Evanston organizations repurpose empty school buildings

November 11, 2021

Throughout the city, community-based organizations and services have moved into empty school buildings and given them second lives as gathering places and support centers. Here’s a look at some of these...

Survivor of Mexican student tragedy visits Evanston

November 22, 2015

On Sept. 26, 2014, 43 male students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College in Guerrero, Mexico, were attacked and kidnapped by government forces. More than a year later, the students remain missing....

Early voting turnout drops for upcoming school board race

Early voting turnout drops for upcoming school board race

April 5, 2015

Early voting in Evanston to elect new school board members dropped by nearly 15 percent from early turnout in the previous election. The Civic Center saw 1,087 voters turn out early for the 2015 election,...

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