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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


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$327 million is now available in statewide utilities assistance. Here’s how you can apply.

September 24, 2021

Over $327 million of household utilities assistance funding is now available to support low-income Illinois residents regardless of immigration status, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced this week. The funding...

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Gender-Queer, Non-Binary, and Trans Task Force members reflect on demands to Northwestern

June 16, 2021

Northwestern’s Gender-Queer, Non-Binary, and Trans Task Force released recommendations to serve the University’s transgender, nonbinary and gender non-conforming community in February 2020.  Then,...

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Illinois tenants behind on rent payments are eligible for up to $25,000 in financial assistance

May 19, 2021

The Illinois Rental Payment Program opened Monday to provide financial relief to residents behind on rent payments due to COVID-19-related losses or reductions in income, as well as those experiencing...

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Illinois residents 16 and older eligible for COVID-19 vaccine April 12

April 12, 2021

Starting Monday, all Illinois residents outside of Chicago aged 16 and older will become eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as part of the state expansion to Phase 2 of vaccinations. The Illinois...

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United Center mass vaccination site no longer accepting suburban registrations; will reopen registration in coming days

March 9, 2021

Evanston residents who have already scheduled inoculations at the FEMA-sponsored United Center mass vaccination site, which opens Tuesday, can keep their appointments — but the site is no longer accepting...

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