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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


After two people were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, Legionella bacteria was found in YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s hot water.

YWCA Evanston/North Shore resumes programming following discovery of Legionella in water

October 22, 2024

Before recently, the word “Legionella” may not have rang any bells for the average Evanston resident. However, the bacteria was recently found in YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s hot water supply Oct....

An exterior view of Evanston Township High School.

ETHS partners with the city to host vaccine clinic

May 6, 2021

Evanston Township High School will host a vaccination clinic on its campus in partnership with the city’s Health and Human Services department on May 22, according to an email from the school.  Individuals...

Evonda Thomas-Smith is on the right side of the Zoom screen, wearing a pink and white shirt. On the left is a black presentation slide with white text that says “Racism: A Public Health Crisis.”

Evonda Thomas-Smith discusses health inequities, systemic racism at YWCA webinar

April 27, 2021

In order to address health inequities, communities must address structural and social racism and determinants of health, Evanston’s former director of Health and Human Services Evonda Thomas-Smith said...

 Evanston called city residents and workers Thursday to complete a COVID-19 vaccination interest form as the city moves into the next stages of vaccination.

Evanston, NU gear up for next phases of vaccine distribution

January 7, 2021

Evanston’s Health and Human Services department called city residents and workers Thursday to complete a COVID-19 vaccination interest form to help the city gauge local demand as it moves into new stages...

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks to a group of Northwestern students in the spring. The Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating 13 individuals who have experienced severe breathing problems after vaping.

Illinois Department of Public Health investigates cases of vaping-linked illness

September 23, 2019

The Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating 13 individuals who have experienced severe breathing problems after vaping, following 69 reported cases of people suffering from respiratory symptoms...

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