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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


Mayor Steve Hagerty sits at a table in a white shirt and striped tie

State, local leaders condemn President Trump, rioters in wake of U.S. Capitol breach

January 6, 2021

After pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday afternoon, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker called for President Donald Trump’s immediate impeachment and removal. The violent mob delayed the...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Pritzker announced the priority eligibility age will lower from 75 to 65 for the next stage of Illinois COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Pritzker lowers Illinois Phase 1B vaccine eligibility age to 65, citing equity reasons

January 6, 2021

The priority eligibility age will lower from 75 to 65 for the next stage of Illinois COVID-19 vaccine distribution, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday. The shift marks a departure from the Advisory...

Local organizations and the city have worked to provide rent assistance and educate residents on tenant protections. But concerns remain over a potential eviction crisis as unpaid rent continues to pile up.

Despite city, community response, eviction threat persists

November 18, 2020

Eight months after the United States began COVID-19 shutdowns, Evanston is taking new measures to combat the looming threat of mass evictions when state and federal moratoriums expire in December. But...

The Weekly: Week Eight Recap

The Weekly: Week Eight Recap

November 9, 2020

After days of ballot counting, Joe Biden is the projected winner of the 2020 Presidential Election. How are Northwestern students feeling about it? Also, Evanston re-elected Representative Jan Schakowsky...

A sign in support of the Fair Tax Amendment outside of an Evanston polling place. While results aren’t finalized, it appears the Fair Tax Amendment will not pass.

Illinois residents reject Fair Tax Amendment

November 4, 2020

With 93 percent of votes counted, it appears the Illinois Fair Tax Amendment did not pass in the general election. Gov. J.B. Pritkzer’s ballot initiative garnered 45 percent support, falling short of...

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