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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


A volunteer health worker and firefighter, dressed in black administers a bandage to a man with a checkered shirt and glasses, both wearing masks. Tables are set up in the background.

Mayor Steve Hagerty praises health department’s coronavirus response in final Q&A

May 6, 2021

In his final community forum, Mayor Steve Hagerty lauded the efforts of Evanston’s Public Health Department and residents’ compliance in fighting COVID-19 at Thursday’s virtual Coronavirus Q&A.  Hagerty,...

Approximately 70 Evanston fire department members and paramedics were given first doses of the Moderna vaccine Dec. 31.

Evanston first responders receive COVID-19 vaccine; city prepares for next distribution phase

January 12, 2021

Within a month of the approval of  COVID-19 vaccines in the United States, Evanston first responders have been rolling up their sleeves to receive their first round of shots.  In compliance with Illinois’...

325 Dempster St. was home to Evanston’s first recorded black resident, Maria Murray. It is the location for one of eight new African American heritage sites in Evanston.

Home of Evanston’s first black resident named new African American heritage site

August 5, 2020

Evanston’s first recorded black resident, 14-year-old Maria Murray, was bought out of slavery by the Vane family to work as an indentured servant in 1855. The home she shared with her husband, George...

COVID-19 cases decrease in Evanston due to Public Health Dept. efforts and citizen compliance, officials say

COVID-19 cases decrease in Evanston due to Public Health Dept. efforts and citizen compliance, officials say

July 15, 2020

The rate of COVID-19 cases, now at about 111 cases per 10,000 residents in Evanston, has decreased significantly since a spike on June 12, falling below neighboring towns like Skokie. Health and Human...

Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 125 years with prayers, song, food

April 29, 2019

With spirits and voices as vibrant as the colorful streamers that were distributed for the day’s celebration, congregants of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church celebrated the 125th anniversary of the...

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