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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

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In Focus: Albany Care’s residents report violence and medical mistreatment. But many may have nowhere else to go

November 14, 2022

Content warning: This article contains discussion of medical mistreatment, assault, suicidal ideation and racism. Peter Basquin moved out of one Chicago-area residential mental health care facility...

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Loaded gun found at ETHS, student in custody

November 10, 2022

Evanston Township High School officials said a student brought a loaded gun to school Wednesday. A message posted on the school’s website said officials had “no knowledge of any threat or danger...

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City Council votes unanimously to ban no-knock warrants

November 2, 2022

Content warning: this story contains mentions of police violence. City Council unanimously voted to ban no-knock warrants last week, a policing practice where officers are allowed to enter a home or...

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As Evanston marks 10 years of gun buyback, some say further change is necessary

October 27, 2022

Content warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence.  Ten years ago, Navy veteran and Evanston resident Carolyn Murray said she heard gunshots outside her home every night.  “During...

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Mental healthcare providers reflect on Evanston’s public resources this World Mental Health Day

October 10, 2022

For about a year, Evanston’s elected officials have been working to address health care professionals’ concerns about a lack of adequate mental health resources in the city.  Though Monday marked...

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