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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


People walk on Chicago Avenue. Evanston’s We’re Out Walking program, which promotes an active lifestyle, is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Evanston walking program celebrates 10th anniversary

May 24, 2017

We’re Out Walking — a program that encourages Evanston residents to lead active and healthy lifestyles — began 10 years ago as Women Out Walking with the goal of getting 50 women in the community...

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) speaks on Feb. 12 at an Open Communities event. Schakowsky decried House Speaker Paul Ryan’s decision to continue his attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

City, state officials decry House Republicans’ attempted repeal, replacement of Affordable Care Act

March 31, 2017

Local officials and healthcare professionals decried the decision by House Republicans on Tuesday to continue their efforts to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act, despite failing to advance...

Evanston reports first case of West Nile virus this year

September 27, 2016

Evanston reported its first case of West Nile virus this year, as the number of mosquitos carrying the disease increases in the area. The city reported Friday that a resident had been infected. There...

Illinois Department of Public Health confirms measles case in state

May 22, 2016

The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed a case of measles in Illinois after an out-of-country visitor contracted the disease in the state last week. The infected person visited several locations...

Despite anti-immigrant sentiment from politicians, refugees continue migrating to state

April 5, 2016

Home to more than 2,400 new refugees from 29 nations that migrated in the past year, residents say Illinois has historically been an open and welcoming place for asylum-seekers and immigrants alike. “Illinois...

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