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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


In the program’s first 90 days, CARE’s four employees responded to 454 calls. These included wellness checks, noise complaints and mental health crises.

CARE provides non-police responses for low-risk 911 calls, largely covering wellness checks

November 15, 2024

In an effort to reimagine public safety through non-police responses, city officials launched Crisis Alternative Response Evanston (CARE) in July. CARE is the culmination of a yearslong reform effort...

Six people from Oakton College and Endeavor Health stand together.

Oakton College brings new opportunities for healthcare education to Evanston Hospital

May 13, 2024

Oakton College is launching a new healthcare education hub at Evanston Hospital in partnership with Endeavor Health.  Oakton College’s Health Careers Education Center will open in 2025 at Evanston...

The District 202 Board of Education discussed AP and dual-credit courses at its meeting Monday.

District 202 board discusses early college programs, efforts to improve literacy and numeracy

February 13, 2024

The Evanston Township High School District 202 Board of Education discussed student access and performance in AP and dual-credit courses along with efforts to address racial disparities in literacy and...

The series began Jan. 21 and will end March 3.

Girls Play Sports, Oakton College partner to encourage young girls to play sports

February 5, 2024

Each Sunday, the gym at Oakton College is abuzz with third- through eighth-grade girls playing sports, complete with occasional interjections from female college athletes and coaches. This is the sound...

A few buildings at Oakton College with snow falling.

Oakton College partners with Evanston organizations to create ESL early childhood education pilot program

November 8, 2023

Oakton College recently partnered with several Evanston organizations to create a pilot program that combines English as a second language and early childhood education training. The program aims to address...

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