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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


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Quick Takes: Students react to Northwestern’s mask-optional policy

February 27, 2022

Last week, Northwestern announced that beginning Monday, masks will no longer be required in many indoor spaces. In these Quick Takes, students react to this policy change.  COVID-19 doesn’t end...

Three types of masks in a pile in front of a black box of COVID-19 tests and a bottle of green hand sanitizer to the right.

City to lift mask and vaccine mandate Monday in accordance with state timeline

February 24, 2022

Evanston announced it will lift its vaccination and indoor masking requirements on Monday, in accordance with the state. Individuals will no longer be required to wear masks in indoor public spaces...

Gov J.B. Pritzker speaks at an event.

Pritzker announces end to indoor mask mandate, with some exceptions

February 10, 2022

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday that Illinois’ indoor mask mandate will be lifted on Feb. 28 if positive cases continue to decline.  The mandates will remain in place in schools, day cares,...

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