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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


Protesters gather at Fountain Square in downtown Evanston on Sunday afternoon. Local religious groups hosted the peaceful demonstration to demonstrate solidarity and call for racial justice in response to the lack of indictments in the Eric Garner and Michael Brown cases.

Evanston religious community organizes protest Sunday for racial justice, peace

December 7, 2014

Members of the community and various religious groups flooded Fountain Square in Evanston on Sunday afternoon in a peaceful demonstration to call for racial justice. Religious leaders organized the...

Medill sophomore Noah Fromson plays a song Tuesday night on the steps of the Tannenbaum Chabad House, 2014 Orrington Ave. About 50 student representative gathered and spoke about tolerance at the commemoration of the Chabad House's new menorah, which was replaced after it was vandalized in October.

Northwestern students call for tolerance at Chabad menorah commemoration

December 3, 2014

The Tannenbaum Chabad House dedicated its new menorah Tuesday night, a little more than a month after its previous one was vandalized beyond repair. About 50 people attended the ceremony at 2014 Orrington...

Republican Bruce Rauner speaks to a crowd of supporters Tuesday night at the Hilton Chicago. Rauner beat Gov. Pat Quinn to become the first GOP Illinois governor in 12 years.

Rauner defeats Quinn to become state governor

November 5, 2014

CHICAGO — Republican Bruce Rauner was named the winner Tuesday night in a highly contested race, defeating Gov. Pat Quinn to become the next Illinois governor. Multiple news outlets called the election...

Motivational speaker Calvin Mackie speaks to Evanston Township High School students at the Black Male Summit. The event Friday aimed to connect students with resources in the Evanston community and ensure their future success.

Evanston Township High School hosts first forum to support black males

September 28, 2014

Evanston Township High School held its first Black Male Summit on Friday, aimed at providing resources and support to black students, who make up more than 30 percent of the student body. The daylong...

Kathy Myalls, running against current state Rep. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) for her position in the Illinois General Assembly, answers a question about the state’s pension reform. Myalls and Fine participated in a forum Saturday morning, where they addressed issues that will matter to voters in the upcoming November election.

State Rep. Fine, opponent talk pension reform, birth control

September 28, 2014

Ahead of the upcoming election, State Rep. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) and her opponent tackled issues ranging from pension reform, the women’s referendum act and the criminal justice system at a forum...

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