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News Quiz: Leopold Lecture, trivia and the NBA

Daily Northwestern - Thu, 10/23/2025 - 22:52

Caught up with current events? See if you can ace this week's news quiz.

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Past the prologue: Middles Used Books celebrates 1st anniversary

Daily Northwestern - Thu, 10/23/2025 - 22:07

Evanston’s Middles Used Books completed its first chapter Thursday. Celebrating its first anniversary, owner Nina Barrett (Medill ’87) said the store has been a rousing success. “We have a constant demand to trade in more than we can actually handle over there,” Barrett said. Middles isn’t Barrett’s first literary endeavor. The store is an extension...

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Blending history and horror, Communication sophomore Ghino Lee leaves his mark with ‘The Mark of Han’

Daily Northwestern - Thu, 10/23/2025 - 21:51

Communication sophomore Ghino Lee hopes guests don’t just leave “The Mark of Han” creeped out, but also filled in on a chapter that was likely missing from their history books.  In his first-ever “immersive theater experience” — which will run in the Shanley Pavillion on Oct. 24 and 25 — Lee looks to spotlight the...

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Tate McRae owns the stage as ‘Miss Possessive’ at United Center

Daily Northwestern - Thu, 10/23/2025 - 21:46

“So Close to What” asks the title of Tate McRae’s third studio album, which dominates the setlist of her “Miss Possessive Tour.” On Tuesday at the United Center, the Canadian singer-songwriter and dancer proved that she is “so close” to mastering live pop performance.  This is McRae’s fifth concert tour, but first arena tour. The...

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Reel Thoughts: ‘Black Phone 2’ is a scary but disappointing sequel

Daily Northwestern - Thu, 10/23/2025 - 21:24

This review contains spoilers. The line rang again in “Black Phone 2,” but it might have been a better idea to ignore the call. A sequel film may not have been necessary, especially not one with too many ideas crammed into one movie.  When it was released in 2021, audiences loved “The Black Phone” and...

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‘The Forgotten Lives Project’ showcases quirky digital works in Evanston Art Center

Daily Northwestern - Thu, 10/23/2025 - 21:15

“The Forgotten Lives Project,” which contains eight digital collages, had its opening reception in the Lobby Gallery of the Evanston Art Center on Oct. 4. A few years ago, photographer David Bender was in an antique store when he stumbled upon a pile of old cabinet cards from the 1800s. Bender said he found himself...

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Off the Record: To be rich or to be happy?

Daily Northwestern - Thu, 10/23/2025 - 21:07

On the steps of Bryant Park, two friends and I gazed up at the 50-floor tower where I spent the majority of my summer and asked ourselves the same question I had asked every morning: at what point do we give up the novelty of our dream careers and settle for something reasonable and sustainable?...

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Former DeKalb County superintendent pleads not guilty to charges in <b>Illinois</b> trial

Google News - Evanston - Thu, 10/23/2025 - 19:15
“While Superintendent of the Evanston, Illinois School District, Dr. Horton tackled head-on a number of tough issues often under difficult ...

&#39;Jeopardy!&#39; Contestant Takes Control Early &amp; Never Looks Back - Fairfield Sun Times

Google News - Evanston - Thu, 10/23/2025 - 19:11
... Evanston, Illinois, and teacher Jack Tomlin from Lynchburg, Virginia. Devlin hoped to add to his already impressive bank, a two-day cash earnings ...

Editorial: The Daily Northwestern stands with The Indiana Daily Student

Daily Northwestern - Thu, 10/23/2025 - 18:29

Printed on the walls of Fisk Hall, home to the Medill School of Journalism, is a quote attributed to its namesake and Chicago Tribune founder Joseph Medill: “Write boldly and tell the truth fearlessly.” Last week, the Indiana Daily Student — Indiana University’s largest student publication — fired former IU Director of Student Media Jim...

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Popeyes pulls application, Heartwood to buy Dempster building

EvanstonNow - Thu, 10/23/2025 - 18:24

Nancy Floy to pursue her vision for a restaurant at the site.

Transit workers rally for funding bill

EvanstonNow - Thu, 10/23/2025 - 18:20

“We’re out of time, so let’s get this done,” CTA union leader says.

City pauses leaf blower ordinance enforcement

EvanstonNow - Thu, 10/23/2025 - 18:18

Landscaper taken by ICE Tuesday on Monroe.

Former <b>Evanston</b> D65 Superintendent Devon Horton pleads not guilty to kickback charges

Google News - Evanston - Thu, 10/23/2025 - 17:56
Former Evanston/Skokie School District 65 ... Indiana-Illinois boundary commission holds first meeting without any Illinois members.

Robert P. Boston Obituary (2025) - Libertyville, <b>IL</b> - Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, LTD.

Google News - Evanston - Thu, 10/23/2025 - 17:24
... IL. He was born April 7, 1949 in Evanston, IL and was formerly of Morton Grove, IL, living between Fox Lake, IL & Fort Myers, FL for much of his life.

Former D65 Superintendent Pleads Not Guilty To Kickback Scheme Charges: Report - Patch

Google News - Evanston - Thu, 10/23/2025 - 17:15
EVANSTON, IL — Devon Horton, former Evanston/Skokie School District 65 ... The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois filed charges for the ...

Rutgers vs Purdue Prediction 10/25/2025 Today&#39;s College Football Picks - PickDawgz

Google News - Evanston - Thu, 10/23/2025 - 17:11
Your cart is currently empty! Oct 18, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers running back Devin. David Banks-Imagn Images. Rutgers vs ...

Former DeKalb superintendent pleads not guilty to federal fraud charges - WSB-TV

Google News - Evanston - Thu, 10/23/2025 - 17:07
... Evanston, Ill. “While Superintendent of the Evanston, Illinois School District, Dr. Horton tackled head-on a number of tough issues often under ...

Teams That Won&#39;t Make The College Football Playoff, Week 9 Edition

Google News - Evanston - Thu, 10/23/2025 - 16:12
Oct 18, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers head coach Barry · College Football · Rutgers vs Purdue Prediction: Both Looking For First ...

South Alabama vs Georgia State Prediction: Which Team Will Win A Sun Belt Game?

Google News - Evanston - Thu, 10/23/2025 - 16:06
Illinois vs Washington Prediction, Preview, and Betting Lines · Oct 18, 2025; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers head coach Barry · College ...

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