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Two years ago, Chicago-based graphic designer JJ Blanco faced the familiar choice of deciding on a new company car. He ultimately landed on his first electric vehicle: a Chevrolet Bolt. Blanco said he finds the car’s maintenance more convenient and appreciates its lower noise levels, quicker acceleration and smoother ride compared to gas vehicles. Blanco...

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She married Richard Webber (deceased) and moved to Evanston, Illinois where her oldest daughter Susan (deceased) was born. They moved back to the ...

Jerold Norton Graff, 93, of Evanston, IL. Beloved husband of the late Ann Casselman Graff; loving father of Daniel (Doris Olander) Graff, ...

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell discussed technological competition with China, China’s role in the Russia-Ukraine War, concerns over Taiwan and future U.S.-China diplomacy at a virtual town hall Tuesday.  Stephen Orlins, president of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, moderated the event. Northwestern was one of five organizations participating in the online panel...

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Skokie, Illinois. UPCOMING SERVICE ... John Robert Stoll, 73, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on April 8, 2024 at Three Crowns Park, Evanston, IL.

In today’s mini crossword: 7-Across, four letters: Mark Zuckerberg becomes self-referential

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Before most fans sat down in their seats and Northwestern stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the first inning in Tuesday’s nonconference tilt, UIC already led 5-0. By the bottom of the second inning, the Wildcats (10-19, 0-6 Big Ten) trailed the Flames (20-10, 5-4 MVC) 11-2. Over the first two frames,...

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Illinois. National ... Event Details. Sat, Apr 27, 2024 at 9:00 AM. Add to calendar. McCormick Foundation Center, 1870 Campus Dr, Evanston, IL, 60208.

The number of registered electric vehicles in Evanston has leapt from 199 to 1,165 between 2018 and 2024, according to the Illinois Secretary of ...

In 2022, a 2nd Ward resident’s oldest son said he wanted to use puberty blockers. His coming out prompted family members to expand their understanding of gender identity, the parent said. The parent’s son came out as nonbinary at the age of 10 and has since detransitioned. Her youngest child also came out as nonbinary...

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Email, resume, interview, rejection. This is a cycle many prospective consultants, investment bankers and other business pre-professionals at Northwestern become all too familiar with as they search for a summer internship to jumpstart their careers. According to Tracie Thomas, director of career development at Northwestern Career Advancement, social networking apps like LinkedIn have become increasingly...

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A Northwestern events parking survey opened to 7th Ward residents Monday, Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) announced. The survey comes amid monthslong discussions between residents and city officials about how to adjust city parking regulations in response to NU’s plans to hold public-facing concerts at a reconstructed Ryan Field. Revelle said the information it gathers will...

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In a February 4 article, “NU requests city analysis on possible lakeside football field,” The Daily reported that Northwestern is considering adding capacity to Martin Stadium for up to 15,000 spectators as a temporary nonconference football venue while Ryan Field is under construction. Other local venues are also being explored as opportunities for possible sites,...

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In my last opinion article, I expressed my desire not to vote in the 2024 presidential election. The common rebuttals I have heard are: “A non-vote is a vote for Donald Trump,” and I should vote for President Joe Biden because he is “the lesser of two evils.” I cannot ignore these guilt trips. A...

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Doug and Deb (last name withheld by request) had driven from Massachusetts to meet relatives from Illinois ... Evanston's faith communities hosting ...

In a final-round climb, Northwestern secured a share of third place at the Lewis Chitengwa Memorial Tuesday, notching its second consecutive top-three finish. After making a similar late-tournament push to capture third at late March’s Duck Invitational, coach David Inglis’ squad enjoyed strong performances from the team’s fourth and fifth seeds. Sophomore Ethan Tseng, who...

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Less than a month after Northwestern’s season-ending loss to back-to-back national champions UConn, senior guard Ty Berry and senior center Matt Nicholson announced they will return for their final year of eligibility next season.  Sustaining a torn meniscus in the Wildcats’ win over Nebraska in February, Berry missed out on the team’s final 11 games...

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“The Night Watchman” by Louise Erdrich will be next year’s One Book One Northwestern selection, Northwestern announced Monday. The Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is about a tribal leader that stands up to Congress in the 1950s while his tribe is at risk of being disbanded and displaced. The character is based on Erdrich’s grandfather, who was...

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Northwestern has admitted a record number of 93 QuestBridge Match Scholars this year, according to a Wednesday news release. NU also encourages QuestBridge Scholars who did not match with their top choices to apply to the University during the early and regular decision rounds. As a result, nearly 140 Quest Scholars will attend NU in...

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