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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


Between the rising number of news deserts and at-risk counties on the Medill State of Local News Report’s watch list, about 5.5 million people nationwide are without reliable access to local news.

Medill State of Local News Report shows alarming decline in local news

October 24, 2024

The Medill School of Journalism released its annual Medill State of Local News Report on Wednesday, revealing that 127 local newspapers were shuttered in the last year alone. The annual report tracks...

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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Medill State of Local News Report