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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


Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks during a Thursday event at Rotary International, 1560 Sherman Ave. Hagerty reiterated the city’s commitment to sustainability efforts.

Hagerty talks climate change, sustainability at Rotary International headquarters

April 20, 2018

Cities must take climate change prevention into their own hands in the face of a skeptical administration, climate change expert Kathleen Biggins said during a speech Thursday. She addressed a crowd...

Candidates for mayor speak at a debate co-hosted by The Daily and Northwestern Political Union. At Wednesday’s forum, they spoke about continuing current mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl’s legacy.

Mayoral candidates promise to further Tisdahl’s legacy at final forum ahead of primary

February 23, 2017

Evanston mayoral candidates discussed how they would further current Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl’s legacy while creating unique programs and policies at a forum hosted by Rotary International on Wednesday. The...

The Zoning Board of Appeals voiced their support of Beacon Academy's request for a permit to move into vacant space at 1560 Sherman Ave. Beacon was founded last fall and currently has an enrollment of 83 students, mostly freshmen and sophomores.

Zoning Board recommends permit grant to new Beacon Academy site

October 6, 2015

A private high school that launched in Evanston last year received support from the Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday to expand as a result of unexpectedly fast growth of the student body. Beacon Academy,...

Dr. Dana Suskind, a pediatric surgeon, spoke Thursday evening at Rotary International World Headquarters about the importance of parent-child verbal communication to language development. Suskind started educational programming based at the University of Chicago to help children in low-income families develop at a similar pace as children in wealthier families.

Pediatric surgeon pushes parent-child interaction to enhance language development

September 24, 2015

A pediatric surgeon spoke Thursday evening at Rotary International World Headquarters about how children’s socioeconomic status affects language and brain development. Dr. Dana Suskind, an author...

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) beat former Assistant State's Attorney Andrea Zopp in an informal straw poll for the 2016 U.S. Senate election at a political event July 26 hosted by the Democratic Party of Evanston.

Evanston Democrats show support for Tammy Duckworth’s U.S. Senate bid in straw poll

August 4, 2015

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) beat her opponent 45 to 8 in a non-binding straw poll organized by the Democratic Party of Evanston, demonstrating party members’ support for the candidate in...

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