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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


Mayor Steve Hagerty sits at a table in a white shirt and striped tie

Mayor Hagerty received vaccine as a frontline worker

February 24, 2021

Mayor Steve Hagerty announced he received a COVID-19 vaccine along with frontline workers and senior citizens at a City Council meeting Monday. Hagerty, who had not previously notified the public of...

A white cartoon illustration of the SARS-CoV-2 virus against a purple background with The Daily Northwestern’s logo letter “D” in the center of the cartoon image.

Illinois to expand vaccine rollout to residents with pre-existing conditions on Feb. 25

February 14, 2021

Illinois will expand vaccine eligibility under Phase 1B to include people with underlying health conditions and comorbidities, such as cancer and diabetes, on Feb. 25. "Illinois is moving forward in...

The 2020 Chicago Women’s March. Organizers estimated approximately 10,000 people attended the city’s first Women’s March since 2018.

Evanston residents attend 2020 Chicago Women’s March

January 20, 2020

Activists marched through the streets of downtown Chicago on Saturday, braving rain and near-freezing temperatures to participate in the protest from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Women’s March returned to...

Behind the Byline: Reporter Andres Correa on historic mayoral election and growing up in Chicago

Behind the Byline: Reporter Andres Correa on historic mayoral election and growing up in Chicago

April 7, 2019

[Excerpt of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s victory speech]: “Today you did more than make history. You created a movement for change.” CASSIDY JACKSON: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Cassidy Jackson....

Lori Lightfoot. The former prosecutor received 73 percent of the vote.

Northwestern community expresses excitement about Lightfoot’s election, though some remain pessimistic about reform

April 3, 2019

On Tuesday night, Lori Lightfoot won the runoff election to become Chicago’s first black woman, openly gay mayor. Lightfoot won by a landslide against her competitor Toni Preckwinkle, receiving 73...

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