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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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Illinois schools lift mask mandate for vaccinated individuals for fall

July 11, 2021

Vaccinated students and teachers will not be required to wear masks in Illinois school buildings this fall, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday. The decision was based on updated...

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Illinois public school districts required to resume full in-person learning this fall

May 20, 2021

The Illinois State Board of Education will require all public schools throughout the state to resume full in-person learning for all student attendance days this fall, with some exceptions for remote learning,...

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Fully vaccinated residents no longer need to wear masks in most settings

May 19, 2021

Evanston will no longer require fully vaccinated individuals to wear face coverings or practice social distancing in most indoor and outdoor settings, following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control...

An illustration of a partially-full vaccine syringe. Behind it is a vial, and there are 3 other vials interspersed in the background, as well as illustrations of SARS CoV-2 particles.

City to administer vaccines at Friday event; registration closes Thursday night

April 22, 2021

Evanston will administer doses of the Moderna vaccine at a Friday event, the city announced in a Thursday news release. The event is open by invitation to some individuals 18 and older who live or work...

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University to increase distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to students starting next week, prioritizing those in on-campus housing

April 16, 2021

Northwestern’s vaccine clinics will start prioritizing students starting next week but do not have enough vaccine supply for every student with need, Luke Figora, vice president for operations, announced...

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