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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


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Senate confirms Evanston resident Zachary Fardon as U.S. attorney

October 17, 2013

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday night confirmed Evanston resident Zachary Fardon as U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, filling the position more than 15 months after his predecessor stepped...

CTA announces 4G service on subways

October 3, 2013

The CTA announced Thursday it is working to bring 4G service to its underground wireless network. The plan will offer reliable voice, data and Web service as part of the city's goal to modernize its...

Northwestern announced Friday it has picked three teams to come up with competing designs for its new biomedical research facility on the Chicago campus. The University expects to pick a winning submission by late fall.

Northwestern picks three teams to compete to design new research hub

July 1, 2013

Northwestern’s Board of Trustees has chosen three architectural teams to submit competing designs of the school's new biomedical research facility on the Chicago campus, the University announced Friday. The...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) looks over a pamphlet handed out by an advocate for gun rights at Monday's City Council meeting. An assault weapons ban was introduced as an effort to put in place gun regulations before the state's concealed-carry law possibly restricts local governments from doing so.

Introduction of Evanston assault weapons ban proposal sparks heated debate

June 25, 2013

The introduction of an assault weapons ban pitted gun hobbyists against advocates for fewer firearms at Monday night's City Council meeting. Backed by Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl as a step toward...

Ballet maestro Mikhail Baryshnikov looks out at Northwestern's commencement audience Friday morning. Baryshnikov delivered the commencement address, something he said he decided to do at the urging of his daughter Anna, a Communication junior.

Ballet virtuoso Mikhail Baryshnikov urges graduating students to challenge themselves, tackle tough questions

June 22, 2013

For most members of the class of 2013, Mikhail Baryshnikov's commencement address will be remembered for its emphasis on redefining personal success and starting what he called the "big conversations"...

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