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On Sept. 19, the Trump administration issued a proclamation stating that “new H-1B petitions filed at or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on September 21, 2025 must be accompanied by an additional $100,000 payment as a condition of eligibility.” The H-1B program permits foreign nationals in “specialty occupations,” requiring “highly specialized knowledge” and the...

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McCarthy was born in Evanston, Illinois. He grew up watching the ... Sep 8, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota head coach Kevin O ...

Oct 18, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers head coach ...

“The Library Board recently updated its bylaws to ensure compliance with Illinois Library Law and to align with public governance best practices,” ...

Last week, I said my weakness was saying goodbye. I lied. It’s stickers. I swear. If you don’t believe me, check my Hinge profile — I have them listed as my irrational fear. When Hinge guys like me, they tend to ask what the deal is with that. Sometimes, I get into specifics: Laptop stickers...

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Or why District 65 needs more money in the bank.

SPRINGFIELD — Two key negotiators on public transit reform in the Illinois House filed a bill Tuesday to raise up to $2 billion for public transit ...

Backers say measure would protect them from threats and harassment.

When Fountain Square was renovated in 2018, the installation of a zero-depth fountain promised to invigorate Evanston’s downtown, as then-Mayor Stephen Hagerty and then-Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) oversaw a festive opening, with dozens of children playing in the heart of the city.  But about six years later, the fountain has been shut off longer than...

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As a child, Annie Hsiao (Doctorate ’04) would make a long trek to her piano teacher’s house in the dead of a hot Taiwan summer. Upon arrival, she would find her instructor in a fancy, air conditioned house, beautifully sitting at the piano. That’s how she first knew she wanted to be a music teacher. ...

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The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education reached a consensus to explore a two-school closure plan and model staggered shutterings at its Monday night meeting. The board switched course after focusing on a three-school closure plan since district administration first announced closure scenarios at the board’s Sept. 29 meeting. Outlining potential options to reduce...

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Northwestern men’s golf placed fifth at The Clerico, hosted by Oral Roberts on Monday and Tuesday in Tulsa, Okla. The ’Cats recorded a team score of 34-over-par, extending their streak of top-5 finishes to four. Senior Daniel Svärd led the way, finishing in a tie for fifth place at 3-over. Svärd had an exceptional second...

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As Northwestern’s class of eight new faces focuses on learning each other’s tendencies ahead of the 2025-26 season, their veteran teacher on the sidelines is rewriting his syllabus. After season-ending injuries to their high-volume stars plagued the Wildcats’ previous two seasons, coach Chris Collins told reporters Tuesday he expects to spread the wealth around the...

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A week out from the final season-opener of a coaching career that has spanned more than four decades, coach Joe McKeown is relishing in the mundane.  As his team finished up a Tuesday practice, he fist-bumped every player he passed, cracked jokes about how tired they looked after a conditioning session and cheered on some...

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With Northwestern’s season kicking off next Monday against Mercyhurst, The Daily’s men’s basketball reporters previewed the upcoming campaign. This roundtable features a guest contribution from former NU center Keenan Fitzmorris. What is the biggest storyline of the upcoming season? Anna Watson: Which new pieces will support Nick Martinelli? Martinelli, a senior forward, is more than...

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With Northwestern opening its season next Wednesday against IU Indianapolis, The Daily’s women’s basketball reporters previewed the upcoming campaign.  What is the biggest storyline of the upcoming season? Andrew Little: Replacing Caileigh Walsh and Melannie Daley’s production In recent seasons, the Wildcats leaned on Walsh and Daley as the team’s top scorers, as their veteran...

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Evanston police said there is a multiple-agency search underway in north Evanston that could include a drone and K9 deployment. It is advised that ...

Commencement for the Class of 2026 will be held on June 14. The celebration will return to the United Center for the third year in a row, Northwestern announced Tuesday.  Individual school convocations will take place on the Evanston campus during Graduation Weekend between June 12-15, according to the news release. In previous years, commencement...

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For Stumble & Relish owner Jaime Leonardi, tariffs have affected every single line of goods in her store.  Leonardi tries her best to source from local artists, and the store sells a variety of goods. From journals to jewelry, prioritizing handmade and small artisan items is key to the store. But, she said, tariffs are...

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Children darted around the gymnasium, hula hoops in hand, while families ate together in the cafeteria across the hall at Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies’ annual Fall Fest on Saturday. Outside, 5th Ward resident Taylor Carpenter watched her two daughters shout with glee on an inflatable bouncy house. Her eldest just started kindergarten...

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