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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


Ald. Cicely Fleming speaks during a City Council meeting.

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...

Evanston’s Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center

Rapid Recap: City Council votes on testing, vaccination requirements

February 16, 2022

City Council passed a resolution Monday requiring unvaccinated board, commission and committee members to show a negative COVID-19 test 24-hours prior to in-person meetings.  What context should I...

Three types of masks in front of a black box of COVID-19 tests and a bottle of green hand sanitizer.

COVID-19 case numbers continue to rapidly decline, Cook County Health offers $100 incentive for vaccinations

February 10, 2022

Confirmed COVID-19 case numbers in Evanston have continued to decline with the city reporting a 35% reduction in positive cases from last week. The city reported 184 new positive cases in the last seven...

Gov J.B. Pritzker speaks at an event.

Pritzker announces end to indoor mask mandate, with some exceptions

February 10, 2022

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday that Illinois’ indoor mask mandate will be lifted on Feb. 28 if positive cases continue to decline.  The mandates will remain in place in schools, day cares,...

Picture of the Beth Emet Free Synagogue from the outside with snow on the ground.

Local leaders respond to recent uptick in attacks against the Jewish community

February 9, 2022

Content warning: This story contains mentions of antisemitic attacks. On Jan. 31, Chicago police responded to multiple antisemtitic vandalism attacks regarding an individual painting swastikas on synagogues...

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