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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


Union members speak to the crowd at a Labor Day protest in Chicago. Hundreds of fast food workers, hospital employees and airport workers advocated for higher wages and benefits in a series of walkouts and marches.

Evanston representatives, University employees join hundreds marching for union rights, higher wage

September 6, 2017

Evanston union members and Northwestern employees joined hundreds of fast food workers, hospital employees and airport workers in a march through Chicago on Labor Day to advocate for union rights and a...

Mayoral candidate Jeff Smith speaks at a city meeting. Smith is running on a progressive platform including environmental stewardship and affordable housing.

Longtime advocate Jeff Smith prioritizing progressive aims

February 7, 2017

When Jeff Smith was an undergraduate student at Northwestern, he saw Jimmy Carter speak in front of a sparse crowd on campus. Invigorated, he soon found himself volunteering at the local Democratic Party...

Know your ballot: State comptroller race heats up over state budget crisis

November 3, 2016

The race for state comptroller in Illinois, usually a low-profile election, has had over $12 million dollars poured into the two candidates’ campaigns, as Republicans and Democrats in the state fight...

Divvy brings 100 bikes to 10 locations throughout Evanston this week. The program, funded in part by Northwestern and a $3 million grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation, comes to the city nearly three years after officials first expressed interest.

Divvy bikes debut in Evanston

June 29, 2016

Evanston residents will have another means of transportation when Divvy bikes roll into town this week. After nearly three years of planning, the program will bring 100 bikes to 10 locations throughout...

The site of Evanston’s potential medical marijuana dispensary at 1804 Maple Ave. is currently under construction. The state is scheduled to inspect the dispensary next month.

Evanston medical marijuana dispensary inches closer to opening

September 22, 2015

Up to Date Catch up on the biggest ongoing news stories affecting Northwestern and Evanston with The Daily’s new explainer series: Up to Date. A medical marijuana dispensary could open in Evanston...

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