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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

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

The Daily Northwestern


Athletes stand side by side, wearing matching red polos with medals around their necks.

Evanston athletes compete at Special Olympics USA Games, Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games

June 23, 2022

As a child, Riley Hoffman often wished he could go to Walt Disney World and see Mickey Mouse. Earlier this month, he finally did — and won a gold medal in Special Olympics flag football along the way.  “I...

Special Olympics participants celebrate in a collage of green trees, blue skis and a brown lodge.

Special Olympics Illinois Winter Games foster competition and community for individuals with disabilities

January 31, 2022

At the Special Olympics Illinois Winter Games that will take place this week, 450 athletes will compete in alpine skiing or snowshoeing at Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena, Ill.  After a year off...

A teacher reads “Where the Wild Things Are” to a group of students. Social distancing protocols have shifted reading intervention programs intended for students with learning disabilities online.

For students with disabilities, e-learning fails to replicate in-person attention and support

April 21, 2020

For Jill Calian, a parent to a high school son with learning disabilities, the switch to remote learning has been particularly challenging. Calian’s son attends The Cove School, a therapeutic day...

Evanston Special Olympics participants recognized with award

May 4, 2015

The group of Evanston participants in the Special Olympics received recognition for being an “outstanding team,” the city announced Monday. Leonard Woodson, the city’s Special Olympics program...

Evanston resident to compete in Special Olympics

May 14, 2014

An Evanston resident has been selected to be a member of the aquatics team in the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games this June. Caroline Colianne was chosen to compete on the Special Olympics Illinois delegation....

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