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Based in Evanston, Illinois, Industrial Opportunity Partners invests in manufacturing and value-added distribution businesses with sales between ...

EVANSTON, IL – The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) revealed the names of the initial winners in the 69th annual National Merit ...

... Evanston, Illinois, filed into the Evanston Township High School Auditorium for the reparations committee's regular meeting on Jan. ...

Friday April 26, 2024: Treat yourself to authentic Costa Rican cuisine from Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant in Winnetka/Northfield, Evanston,...

In today’s mini crossword: 4-Down, five letters: For those a month late to TikTok trends.

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Teeth brushed, retainer in, half-asleep and disappointed was how “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology” found me. After being underwhelmed by the first 16 songs of Taylor Swift’s latest album, released at midnight EST, I had resolved to try again in the morning. But as the clock struck 2 a.m. EST on Friday, Swift had...

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... (Evanston, Illinois), a distinguished history, famous programs and an exceptional faculty. Founded in ... Northwestern University in Qatar draws from its ...

When Anne Lamott was 37 and was trying on clothes with her best friend, Lamott asked the friend if her dress made her hips look too big. “Annie, you don’t have that kind of time,” Lamott’s friend said.  The friend, who had breast cancer at the time, passed away six weeks later. Lamott said those...

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This fall, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will likely square off in a series of debates ahead of the 2024 general election.  But on Tuesday night, Northwestern Democrats and Republicans had the chance to discuss some of the top issues this election cycle in their own debate. NU College Democrats, NU College...

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Last week, he was the 9-hole hitter, rounding out the order as an outfielder used primarily for his fielding. This week, his bat came alive. Graduate student outfielder Griffin Arnone went 2-of-4 with a home run and four RBIs Tuesday, the latest installment of a stretch of four games that has yielded seven RBIs. Arnone...

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Zachary Michael Gilford, also known as Zachary Michael Gilford, was born in Evanston, Illinois, on January 14, 1982. He was born to his parents ...

Coming off of an 0-3 weekend against Illinois, Northwestern faced another in-state foe — Illinois State — Tuesday. In a 10-inning thriller at Rocky and Berenice Miller Park, the Wildcats (13-23, 2-10 Big Ten) defeated the Redbirds (20-18, 8-7 MVC) 7-6 off sophomore infielder Trent Liolios’ walk-off sacrifice fly. The victory marked NU’s second win...

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Saturday April 27, 2024: Get excited - Do-Rite Donuts is coming to Winnetka/Northfield, Evanston, Glencoe, Highland Park, and Wilmette on...

Throughout their lyrical renditions of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1 on April 20, pianist Yulianna Avdeeva, conductor Tugan Sokhiev and Chicago Symphony Orchestra members cleverly contrasted their articulation styles to weave wistful winter memories. After Panufnik’s Heroic Overture — an unsettling fanfare that never left the listener feeling completely victorious...

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Award-winning Indigenous playwright and choreographer Larissa FastHorse spoke at Harris Hall Tuesday in a guest speaker event hosted by SESP Dean Bryan Brayboy and Communication Dean E. Patrick Johnson. Brayboy and Johnson explored FastHorse’s background in ballet — not writing — and her commitment to include her community in her work. “If I talk to...

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Northwestern Student Affairs launched its Community Kudoboard this past January, working to connect and empower students and faculty in the community. The Kudoboard serves as an online platform where users can create virtual boards or post messages on these boards to recognize students and faculty. Daniella Feijoo, the assistant director of the Leadership Development and...

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Sarah FioRito, Evanston’s new transportation and mobility coordinator, doesn’t own a car. Instead, she’s a frequent biker and wants to improve the city’s roads for cyclists. “The city of Evanston has a great foundation,” she said. “Now, we need to move as a country as a whole and beyond from having streets designed primarily with...

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On a trip to Montreal in 1994, Brad Nadborne tried what he called the best bagel he’d ever eaten. Baked in a wood-fired oven, Montreal-style bagels are unique for their crisp outside, chewy inside and distinct smoky flavor, Nadborne said. Now, he is set to bring this delicacy to Evanston by opening a bagel shop...

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Under the relentless Phoenix sun, where the dry heat dances over the desert landscape and MLB Cactus League stadiums hum with excitement, the Donahey family has forged an unparalleled softball dynasty. After earning their degrees from the University of Iowa, Michael and Carolyn Donahey embarked on a new chapter, relocating from the Midwest’s heartland to...

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Fairfield guard Jalen Leach announced his commitment to Northwestern Monday afternoon. The Nyack, New York, native had a breakout senior campaign in 2023-24, where he averaged 16.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 steals per game. He shot 48.8% from the field, 35.4% from three and 89.5% from the free throw line. Leach will...

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