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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


A.J. Turner dribbles the ball. The senior had five points in NU's loss to Illinois.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern loses fourth Big Ten game this season by single digits

January 20, 2020

Men's Basketball Heading into the season, coach Chris Collins said he knew what kind of team Northwestern was going to have. He knew the Wildcats’ roster was young, and he knew the seven underclassmen...

Coco Azema carries the ball. The freshman, normally a defensive back, rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown on seven carries as the Wildcats defeated Illinois on Saturday.

Football: With ‘bowl week mentality,’ Northwestern beats rival Illinois for fifth-straight year

November 30, 2019

Football CHAMPAIGN — Unlike Illinois, Northwestern knew Saturday would be its last game of the season. So the Wildcats practiced like it — and played like it. “We talked about this week being...

Verilife Medical Marijuana Dispensary on 1804 Maple Ave. From January onwards, residents of Illinois who are 21 years of age or older may partake in recreational cannabis use.

Northwestern students, officials speak on legalization of cannabis

October 8, 2019

In June, Illinois passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, legalizing the possession of up to 30 grams of cannabis for residents of Illinois who are 21 years of age or older. When the law goes into...

Northwestern’s Lakefill overlooking downtown Chicago.

Scientists examine Illinois earthquake risk

October 6, 2019

On July 8, just after California experienced a 7.1-magnitude earthquake, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency issued a statement encouraging residents to prepare for possible local quakes. While Illinois...

An Evanston Police Department vehicle.

A new Illinois law cracks down on distracted driving

September 26, 2019

In the past three months, Evanston police officers issued over 40 percent more tickets on the road under a new Illinois law cracking down on texting and driving. Illinois lawmakers passed the legislation...

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