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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


Chicago man charged in attempted abduction after low-speed chase Saturday

May 21, 2023

A Chicago man identified as James Saye was charged with attempted kidnapping, aggravated fleeing and eluding after a woman flagged down Evanston police stating the man attempted to kidnap her Saturday.  The...

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Northwestern, Mayfest talk Dillo Day and graduation with Evanston residents

May 15, 2023

Northwestern representatives and Mayfest organizers presented harm mitigation strategies to Evanston residents Monday night ahead of NU’s spring events.  The annual meeting centered on its usual...

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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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