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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


Devon Reid sitting in a chair in front of a navy blue background with a name plaque on a wooden desk in front.

‘It hasn’t interrupted my public service’: Ald. Devon Reid responds to signs claiming he is behind on rent

November 15, 2022

Last Wednesday, signs were posted in front of an apartment building on Callan Avenue, where Ald. Devon Reid (8th) lives, claiming the first-term councilmember is behind on rent and nearing eviction from...

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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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