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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


Fair housing group amends federal lawsuit to include Evanston

November 18, 2013

Fair housing activists announced Thursday they have added Evanston to their federal lawsuit against Bank of America, claiming the bank does not look after foreclosed homes in black and Latino neighborhoods...

Tajamul Syed

Cab driver arrested near Northwestern campus in sexual assault of sleeping passenger

November 10, 2013

A cab driver was arrested Thursday night near the Northwestern campus on suspicion of sexually assaulting a sleeping passenger, according to police. Tajamul Syed, 23, has been charged with criminal...

Man convicted in Evanston fatal attack fires attorney

October 23, 2013

A Hazel Crest, Ill., man convicted of fatally striking a mentally disabled Evanston man fired his attorney Tuesday morning, delaying his sentencing at least another 30 days. Brandon Hinton, 28, who...

Timothy Barfield

Evanston man accused of theft from New Trier High School

October 18, 2013

An Evanston man is accused of stealing more than $2,500 from New Trier High School, where he works as transportation coordinator. Timothy Barfield, 59, was arrested Oct. 11 and charged with theft from...

A Northwestern student smokes an electronic cigarette. Evanston City Council is considering banning the battery-powered devices from all places where other types of smoking are prohibited.

Proposed ban on electronic cigarettes sparks emotional debate

October 16, 2013

Evanston City Council on Monday night heard at times emotional pleas against banning electronic cigarettes from all places where other types of smoking are outlawed. "You're taking away the motivation...

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