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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


Body found on Lake Michigan shoreline

January 8, 2016

A man was found dead in Lake Michigan Friday at approximately 1:10 p.m., Evanston police said. Chicago police were searching for a suicidal man who had been reported missing when their officers discovered...

Tony Kirchmeier, NU’s director of off-campus life, leads a meeting in which city and campus officials, as well as students and Evanston residents, discussed Dillo Day and other issues that affect the community.

Mayfest announces Dillo Day noise fixes

May 5, 2015

Mayfest representatives introduced their solutions to last year’s Dillo Day noise complaints at a community meeting Tuesday, including reorienting the stage to face east toward Lake Michigan and new...

Manon Peri returns a shot. The sophomore assisted the team in splitting a pair of weekend matches.

Women’s Tennis: Wildcats win one, lose one against Michigan opponents

March 31, 2015

Women's Tennis Northwestern crossed Lake Michigan this weekend to take on the Wolverines and Spartans, splitting a pair of results. First, the No. 27 Wildcats (8-5, 3-2 Big Ten) fell 6-1 on Saturday...

Kellogg student Benjamin Dowell (right) participates in the Polar Plunge last year. Dowell is the captain of “The Kellogg Krushers,” and will embrace chilly waters to raise money for Special Olympics on March 1.

Kellogg Team to plunge into Lake Michigan for charity

February 26, 2015

A&E A team of Kellogg students called the Kellogg Ice Krushers will dive into the freezing waters of Lake Michigan from North Avenue Beach in Chicago for the Polar Plunge on Sunday. The Polar...

Local governments approve Evanston to supply Des Plaines with water

October 6, 2014

Four village boards voted Monday night to approve an agreement for Evanston to supply Des Plaines with up to 5 million gallons of potable water a day starting in 2015. The Illinois village boards of...

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