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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


A Bost family member wears a pink hoodie with the name “Ryan Bost” and “21.” Behind them is a line of people, some holding signs, and a person with a flag and a bullhorn.

‘Stop the Violence’: Family leads march in remembrance of Ryan Bost

November 15, 2021

Content warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence.  Family and friends marched in remembrance of Ryan Bost on Saturday, calling for justice after his death and to stop violence in the community.  20-year-old...

The Weekly: Week Four Recap

The Weekly: Week Four Recap

October 11, 2020

In Evanston, hundreds participated in a unity march led by family members of Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor. In a screenshot obtained by The Daily, some Gamma Phi Beta alumnae expressed disapproval of...

Peaceful protesters march down Emerson St. The families of Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor linked arms to lead the demonstration.

Families of Jacob Blake, Breonna Taylor lead unity march

October 5, 2020

To listen to some of the quotes in this story, click each gray "listen" button. For best results with listening to audio, use Chrome browser. Family members of Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor led a march...

Justin Murray, 19, died from a shooting in west Evanston on Nov. 29. His mother, Carolyn, now alleges EPD has used "gang-related" murder as an excuse for the lack of arrests.

‘Gang related’ label an excuse for unsolved homicides, victim’s mother says

February 5, 2013

With no arrests made more than two months after the murder of 19-year-old Justin Murray, his mother, Carolyn Murray, has increased pressure on the Evanston Police Department to solve the case quickly. Murray...

Evanston teenager Justin Murray (right) reflects during a community vigil for the death of 17-year-old Darryl Shannon Picket in 2007. Murray was gunned down Thursday near Evanston Township High School.

‘Work doesn’t stop’ as Evanston mourns slain teenager Justin Murray

December 3, 2012

Evanston is once again rallying to curb gun violence after its second fatal teen shooting  in three months. On Saturday morning, more than 40 residents gathered in front of Evanston Township High School...

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