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

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Illinois bill to allow DACA recipients to become police officers

May 10, 2023

Amid staffing shortages in police departments across the country, a new bill in Illinois will clear the path for DACA recipients looking to become police officers. State Rep. Barbara Hernandez (D-Aurora)introduced...

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‘A region rather than separate municipalities’: Evanston aims to revitalize relationship with Chicago

May 3, 2023

With Chicago’s newly elected mayor, Brandon Johnson, set to be sworn in on May 15, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss said he hopes the relationship between Evanston and Chicago's local governments will have...

Evanston man connected to Clark Street Beach shooting arrested

April 30, 2023

Content warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence and death The Evanston Police Department arrested a man in connection with the Clark Street Beach shooting on April 12 that left 18-year-old...

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Northwestern provides emergency communication updates following Clark Street Beach shooting

April 30, 2023

Content warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence and death.  Northwestern is reviewing its safety protocols and making adjustments to them following the Clark Street Beach shooting on...

Handgun magazine leads to lockdown at Lincolnwood School

April 18, 2023

Content warning: This article contains discussions of firearms. Lincolnwood Elementary School went into lockdown after a student brought a handgun magazine into the building Tuesday morning, according...

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