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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


Two boxes of Abbott tests stacked on top of each other, with an active test propped against them. The test is white and the test boxes are black and blue.

Evanston residents struggle to find COVID-19 tests amidst nationwide shortage

January 13, 2022

When Evanston resident Peter Baker and his family were planning to travel out of state for the holidays, they wanted to test for COVID-19 several times during their trip. However, his search for at-home...

A child stretches out his arms as leans against a giant orange inflatable pumpkins. His mouth is open as he exclaims ““The pumpkin is eating me!”

Fall Fest to feature food, corn maze and movie in effort to build community

September 30, 2021

Evanston will host a fest with fall-themed activities in Mason Park from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.  The free event will include food, bingo and raffle prizes. Kids can enjoy an inflatable corn maze...

Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. Evanston’s NAACP chapter hosted a Black History Month event highlighting equity initiatives in Evanston’s municipal institutions Monday.

Evanston NAACP hosts Black History Month event, highlights equity initiatives

February 16, 2021

Evanston’s chapter of the NAACP celebrated Black history and discussed local racial equity initiatives in education, policing and healthcare at their virtual Black History Month event Monday. The...

A thin layer of ice covers the lake due to the recent subzero temperatures.

Northwestern freshmen navigate midwestern winter

February 15, 2021

Although Evanston’s Health and Human Services Department issued a cold weather advisory about freezing temperatures on Feb. 6, Northwestern freshmen are still venturing out for food and building snowmen. “I...

A bus traverses the snow. As temperatures plummet, the city announced a cold weather advisory.

Health and Human Services department issues cold weather advisory

February 7, 2021

As temperatures plummet, the city issued a cold weather advisory. For residents who must go outside, the city recommends wearing several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing — wool,...

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