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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

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Evanston political groups prepare for Illinois Governor’s Race primaries this June

May 1, 2022

As Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker comes to the close of his four-year term, Evanston residents are gearing up for this year’s Illinois Governor’s race primaries on June 28.  The winners of the Democratic...

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Pritzker: Pace, Metra, CTA mask mandates lifted

April 19, 2022

Patrons will no longer be required to wear masks on Illinois public transit following a Tuesday announcement from Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Masks will become optional at Illinois airports, Pritzker said,...

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Northwestern students discuss the possibility of mask mandate’s end

February 22, 2022

Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently announced a possible end to the statewide mask mandate on Feb. 28, leaving the door open for Northwestern to lift its mandate as well. The Illinois Department of Public Health...

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City COVID-19 positivity rate reaches below 1%, free KN95 distribution to take place next week

February 18, 2022

The city’s COVID-19 positivity rate dropped below 1% this week as the number of positive cases also fell.  The seven-day moving average positivity rate saw a more rapid decline this week, reaching...

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Cicely Fleming departs from City Council after five years of service

February 18, 2022

Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) stepped down from her City Council role after Monday’s meeting. She announced her decision to resign in December, citing the job’s toll on her mental health and the recent...

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