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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

An illustration depicting types of phones on the left, with an outline of Illinois to the right. Pins on Illinois mark out 988 Lifeline crisis centers.

‘There’s no one-size-fits-all solution’: Over a year after the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s national implementation, local and statewide measures lag behind

November 8, 2023

Content warning: This article has mentions of suicidal ideation.  The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, launched nationally in July 2022...

An illustration with a drawing of a lavender calendar and a piece of paper with writing on it in the background. In front is an outline of a person’s head with a purple brain inside.

Here’s why some support the law authorizing mental health days in Illinois schools, and why some say it falls short

November 22, 2021

Mental illness keeps Claudia*, a sophomore at Evanston Township High School, from getting out of bed and going to school some days.  “It's like any other sickness. It's like I have a fever or a cold,”...

Denyse Wang Stoneback speaks to attendees of Wednesday’s fundraising event at Curt’s Cafe. Stoneback is running for State Representative in the 16th district, focusing on gun control and reproductive rights.

Daniel Biss holds event supporting LaPointe, Stoneback for state legislature

November 7, 2019

Former state Sen. Daniel Biss expressed his support for two female candidates running for the state legislature at a fundraising event Wednesday. The gathering, held at Curt’s Cafe, 2922 Central St.,...

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