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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


A Black gun with a red cancel symbol over it. The text on the red symbol says “Gun Violence Prevention Evanston.” The background is light blue.

Local advocates stress intersectional and non-punitive approaches to gun violence prevention

May 12, 2021

This story contains mentions of gun violence and domestic violence. After nationwide firearm deaths reached a 20-year high in 2020, Evanston- and Illinois-based  advocates are pushing for further implementation...

Daniel Biss speaks in Fisk Hall. He is wearing a black sweater.

Mayor Biss creates new public safety committee as one of his first acts in office

May 11, 2021

As one of his first acts in office, Mayor Daniel Biss created the Reimagining Public Safety Committee, he announced at Monday’s City Council meeting. The committee, which comprises 17 city officials...

Larry and Jean Murphy at YoFresh Yogurt Cafe. Their business will continue to support the community on Election Day.

“We’re grieving”: Neighborhood favorite YoFresh Yogurt Cafe misses local community as social distancing continues

May 6, 2020

This story is part of a series of profiles of Evanston minority-owned businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic. To dine at YoFresh Yogurt Cafe is to take a trip down memory lane. Photos of local...

The new law required consent be taught required consent be taught in sexual education classes through an eight-part definition through an eight-part definition. Liv Harmening, an educator and advocate at the Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault, said the law was an important update to an outdated curriculum.

New sexual education law tackles “outdated” Illinois school code

May 4, 2020

When State Rep. Ann Williams (D-Chicago) was in high school, she said her sexual education curriculum was taught by a gym teacher who wasn’t trained in the subject. At the time, some of her peers seemed...

A yard sign from Connections for the Homeless that shows a person holding a baby and reads “LOVE DON’T PAY THE RENT.” There is a large pale building in the background.

“This virus isn’t going to go away” — Evanston organizations rush to assist the city’s vulnerable homeless population

March 30, 2020

As Illinois residents shelter in place and businesses close their doors, the city’s homeless population is left particularly vulnerable to the threat of COVID-19. In response, some Evanston organizations...

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