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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

Students leave flowers, stuffed animals and notes as a memorial for Northwestern student Chuyuan “Chu” Qiu who died in a bike accident Thursday. Evanston’s first ward alderman called for lower speed limits on Sheridan Road where the accident occurred.

With plans to add bike lanes next year, alderman calls for additional road changes after student death

September 27, 2016

Following the death of Northwestern student Chuyuan “Chu” Qiu in a bicycle accident, Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) called for a lower speed limit and rerouted bicycle traffic on Sheridan Road. Qiu, a first-year...

Ald. Brian Miller (9th) speaks at an event. Miller responded to the petition urging city officials to lower the speed limit on Sheridan Road by saying it could inadvertently create more traffic and fail to increase safety.

Northwestern senior creates petition for lower speed limit on Sheridan Road following student death

September 25, 2016

An online petition created by a Northwestern senior to reduce the speed limit on Sheridan Road gained nearly 500 signatures this weekend. Communication senior Emily Blim made the petition on Change.org...

Police stand next to an ambulance and bike involved in an accident on Sheridan Road Thursday. An 18-year-old Northwestern student was killed after an accident with a cement truck while biking.

Northwestern student killed in bike accident on Sheridan Road

September 22, 2016

First-year Northwestern student Chuyuan “Chu” Qiu was struck and killed while biking Thursday at the intersection of Sheridan Road and Garrett Place at about 5 p.m. The collision occurred between...

Mass shooting preludes Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race against Hate for second straight year

June 25, 2016

For the 17th annual Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate, a number of participants told organizers they had registered in light of recent events, race director Trimmy Stamell said. This was the...

Police Blotter: Evanston resident punched by acquaintance following dispute

January 24, 2016

A 35-year-old Evanston woman reported she was punched in the mouth Thursday afternoon following a dispute with an acquaintance over a money loan, police said. The woman told police she happened upon...

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