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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


Big Ten announces first 9-game conference slates

July 11, 2013

The Big Ten on Thursday released its 2016 and 2017 conference schedules, the first two with nine-game conference slates. Northwestern will begin Big Ten play on the road both seasons, starting at Iowa...

State deadline set for City Council to pass assault weapons ban

July 10, 2013

With the passage of Illinois’ long-awaited concealed-carry bill Tuesday, Evanston aldermen have 10 days to pass a citywide ban on assault weapons. City Council chose to delay a vote on the assault...

A representative from the National Organization for Women joins other groups advocating for abortion rights, including the Pro-Choice Coalition, in Evanstons July Fourth parade on Thursday. Some residents said the parade has gotten too political in recent years.

Longtime spectators see more politics in July Fourth parade

July 5, 2013

As Evanston's July Fourth parade filled Central Street on Thursday, longtime residents said the yearly tradition has turned too political. Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, a Democrat, marched in the 92nd annual...

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Tuesday used his amendatory veto powers to send the concealed-carry legislation back to the General Assembly. He called for a reversal of a measure that prevents local municipalities like Evanston from passing their own gun laws.

Proposed Evanston weapons ban hangs in balance amid concealed-carry debate

July 3, 2013

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn used his amendatory veto powers to send a concealed-carry bill back to state lawmakers on Tuesday, signaling an uncertain future for Evanston's proposed ban on assault weapons. Among...

Updated: 3 Northwestern students involved in new mumps cases, health officials say

July 1, 2013

Health officials say they have confirmed three new cases of mumps involving Northwestern students, including two who are currently on campus and one who lives in a town north of Evanston. The three...

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