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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


A sign in the window of Crossroads Trading Co. in Evanston. Northwestern students expressed frustration with the prices at the store.

Students struggle to find affordable thrifting options in Evanston

October 22, 2019

In recent years, thrift shopping has become more of a fashion trend than for affordability. As a result, conveniently located stores with stylish pieces, like Crossroads Trading Co., in downtown Evanston,...

Sunglasses, cash stolen from unlocked vehicle

May 3, 2019

Sunglasses and cash were stolen Wednesday from an unlocked car in the 1400 block of Maple Avenue. A 57-year-old Evanston resident called police at 6:45 p.m. to report that his car had been ransacked...

Steve Preston (Weinberg ’82) was named as Goodwill International Industries, Inc.’s next president and CEO last week. Preston comes off a long and winding career as head of the Small Business Administration and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

NU alum and former HUD Secretary to lead nonprofit providing services to job seekers

November 7, 2018

Steve Preston has had a long and winding career. After eight years at Lehman Brothers, three at First Data Corporation and a nearly decade-long tenure at ServiceMaster, Preston was nominated by President...

Joan Farrell, vice president and general counsel at Goodwill Industries. Aldermen struck down a proposal for a new recycling program.

Aldermen quash soft recycling program in standing committee

February 13, 2018

Aldermen trashed a proposed recycling program at an Administration and Public Works committee meeting Monday, citing concerns over how the plan would impact local charitable organizations. Aldermen...

Why you shouldn't do Secret Santa, and how to do it anyway

Why you shouldn’t do Secret Santa, and how to do it anyway

December 6, 2013

Well, you’ve done it again, haven’t you? Every year you tell yourself, "It’ll be different this time,” and every year you’re disappointed. But you did it again, and here you are in the middle...

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