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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


Although legal marriages are not possible at this time, some couples have opted for virtual religious wedding ceremonies until the pandemic is over. The Cook County Clerk’s Office, which issues marriage licenses, is currently closed due to the pandemic.

As COVID-19 puts Evanston weddings on hold, officiants face uncertainty

April 23, 2020

Many engaged couples and officiants across Evanston and Chicago are canceling or postponing their weddings as they navigate uncertainty surrounding the length of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order. The...

The Northwestern Hillel building at 629 Foster St. prior to renovations. Hillel and other student religious organizations are adapting their programming to the pandemic.

Rabbi Brandon Bernstein announces departure from Northwestern Hillel after five years

January 21, 2020

Rabbi Brandon Bernstein will be leaving Northwestern Fiedler Hillel after five years as campus Rabbi.  Bernstein’s duties included leading religious and spiritual life on campus for Jewish students,...

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