Northwestern University and Evanston Police Departments identified and arrested a suspect in the investigation into antisemitic graffiti, according to a University spokesperson. — Reported by @aknewsom.bsky.social

Weinberg junior Gauri Adarsh and Medill junior John Sisco won this week’s election for Associated Student Government presidency. — Reported by Josh Singer

EPD is investigating alleged vandalism involving antisemetic hate symbols on a park bench near Clark Street Beach, according to an EPD spokesperson. The symbols closely resemble those found on campus this month. — Reported by Jack Baker

Northwestern’s Asian student organizations came together to host the annual Lunar New Year event featuring cultural activities and a Chinese lion-dancing performance Saturday evening. — Reported by Ruixin Zhang

The Jewish Theater Ensemble’s production of “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812” brought a unique blend of historical background and modern elements to life in Norris’ McCormick Auditorium Friday and Saturday. — Written by Thomas Hurley

Evanston property owners are wary of proposed changes to the “Vacation Rentals” ordinance, which City Council is set to consider at its Feb. 9 meeting. — Reported by Wallis Rogin

Northwestern is investigating “despicable and hateful graffiti” found on signs around campus Feb. 1, according to a University spokesperson. — Reported by @aknewsom.bsky.social and Taariq Ahmed

McCormick Prof. Chris Riesbeck emailed late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein about coding, nearly six years after Epstein pleaded guilty to Florida state charges. — Reported by Sophie Baker and @aknewsom.bsky.social dailynorthwestern.com/2026/02/06/c...

The Illinois Federation of Teachers endorsed Mayor Daniel Biss in the 9th Congressional District race Thursday, adding to his growing list of endorsements from labor unions and elected officials. — Reported by @marisa-gech.bsky.social and @yongyuhuang.bsky.social

Alianza’s Central American Committee held its inaugural meeting at the Multicultural Center on Tuesday, aiming to provide cultural learning and bonding for Central American students. — Reported by Chris Kim

Leading democratic contenders running to represent Illinois’ 9th Congressional district debated their priorities at a heated forum hosted by the Central Street Neighbors Association on Wednesday. — Reported by Sophie Baker

At its Monday night meeting, Evanston’s Rules Committee advanced a change to require a two-thirds council supermajority of councilmembers to appoint an interim mayor. — Reported by Audrey Pachuta

Northwestern has launched The Institute for Mental Health and Well-Being, which plans to host speakers and conduct research on adolescent development and mental health. — Reported by Natalie Gordon

D65’s regional superintendent named Chris Van Nostrand to the D65 Board of Education Monday. His appointment comes as the district enters a time of transition. — Reported by Anavi Prakash

Northwestern researchers have developed a wireless device that uses patterns of light to send information directly to the brain in mice, according to a study published in the Nature Neuroscience journal Dec. 8. — Reported by Sophia Bateman

In a Wednesday letter, Rep. Tim Walberg, chair of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, asked Mayor Biss to share with the committee how the city is responding to alleged antisemitism on campus.

Incoming Provost and McCormick Associate Dean for Research and Doctoral Education and Prof. Erik Luijten sat down with The Daily on Wednesday to talk about his goals as provost and recent challenges facing the University. — @aknewsom.bsky.social and Nineth Kanieski Koso

Defense attorneys for Kat Abughazaleh and five co-defendants pushed for a spring trial at a Wednesday status hearing. They raised First Amendment concerns and challenged what they call a “misuse” of federal conspiracy law. — Reported by @yongyuhuang.bsky.social

Over seven months after Northwestern announced the end of the University’s Enhanced Employee Reduced Tuition benefit, the program will return for employees hired before Jan. 1. — Reported by Nineth Kanieski Koso

The Democratic Party of Evanston declined to endorse a candidate in the race to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston), but Mayor Daniel Biss won majority support among party members. — Reported by Jack Baker and Sophie Baker

The District 65 board unanimously voted to close Kingsley Elementary School after the 2025-26 school year at a special meeting Thursday. The board’s vote also solidifies new attendance boundaries for next school year. — Reported by Emily Dissanayake and Anavi Prakash

The Evanston Public Library Board of Trustees discussed confusion over its relationship with City Council, including unclear communication over the library’s levy and a joint city-library meeting at its Wednesday meeting. — Reported by Regan Huizenga

Wednesday’s Faculty Senate meeting addressed budget model reforms and asked faculty to weigh in on Northwestern’s search for its 18th president. — Reported by Summer Hu

A panel of Northwestern faculty and local community leaders discussed Martin Luther King Jr.’s ideas, current events and preserving Black history on Tuesday evening. — Reported by Taariq Ahmed

A college student, councilmember and drag queen walk into a bar — specifically, the now-closed Chili’s restaurant in Evanston. These are their stories. — Reported by @edwardsimoncruz.bsky.social and Claire Coffey

The seventh annual Interfaith Action of Evanston’s Walk for Warmth drew crowds Monday morning despite freezing temperatures. — Reported by Cami Knight

Seven Northwestern professors discussed the U.S.’s recent military operation in Venezuela and its implications at a Buffett Institute for Global Affairs event Friday. — Reported by Thomas Hurley

Evanston’s MLK Day celebration Saturday honored youth activists of the Civil Rights Movement, telling their stories and featuring performances by young people. The event was hosted by Communication sophomore Brooks Lansana. — Reported by Anavi Prakash

To honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., Northwestern’s Alpha Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha hosted a candlelight vigil in Alice Millar Chapel on Sunday afternoon. — Reported by Bianca Dishmon

Candidates for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District discussed their priorities at a packed forum hosted by the West Ridge Action Network on Thursday. The race’s leading contenders were all in attendance. — Reported by Sophie Baker

Nearly a month after District 65 decided to terminate Willard Elementary School’s TWI program, families face a difficult decision. Lamenting a lack of communication and transparency, parents say they’ve started mourning their school community. — Reported by Summer Hu and Emily Dissanayake

The Evanston Township High School District 202 Board of Education approved staff layoffs and the reduction of 21 positions Monday evening. The board also discussed the school’s AI policy and approved an agreement with Oakton College. — Reported by Summer Hu

Federal funding cuts leave Northwestern’s LGBTQ+ research and those conducting it to seek alternative options. — Reported by Kieran Fults

Hundreds gathered in the sanctuary of the Unitarian Church of Evanston Sunday afternoon, condemning the recent death of Renee Nicole Good and ICE deportations that speakers said devastate communities and families. — Reported by @yongyuhuang.bsky.social and @allisonrk.bsky.social

Interim President Henry Bienen sat down with The Daily on Friday to talk about the deal with the federal government to restore funding and how the University would respond to immigration enforcement on campus. — Reported by The Daily Northwestern staff

The District 65 board will hold a third vote on Jan. 9 to potentially close Kingsley Elementary School after the 2025-26 school year, board leadership announced Wednesday. — Reported by Anavi Prakash

Evanston activists honored Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis woman killed by ICE, at a vigil in Fountain Square on Wednesday. Several of Illinois’ 9th Congressional District candidates attended. — Reported by Claire Coffey, Emily Dissanayake and Max Turetzky

McCormick Associate Dean for Research and Doctoral Education and Prof. Erik Luijten will be the next Northwestern provost, the University announced Wednesday. — Reported by Nineth Kanieski Koso and @aknewsom.bsky.social

Ald. Krissie Harris (2nd) spoke to members of Northwestern’s Grounding for Public Service Club this Tuesday about how students can learn about their community and make a difference. — Reported by @lucaskubovchik.bsky.social dailynorthwestern.com/2026/01/07/l...

A digital camera, head-mounted GoPro, Ray-Ban sunglasses and a plainclothes videographer — Border Patrol agents recorded protesters from all angles in Evanston on Dec. 17. Privacy and legal experts are concerned. — Reported by @ryaninevanston.bsky.social dailynorthwestern.com/2026/01/07/c...

"Several Democratic primary candidates for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District released a statement on Tuesday, condemning “organized efforts” seeking “to pressure a fellow Democratic candidate” to drop out. — Reported by Jack Baker and Isabella Jacob dailynorthwestern.com/2026/01/06/t...

According to reports, Northwestern landed a quarterback in former Michigan State University signal-caller Aidan Chiles. The quarterback has the second-highest rushing grade among Big Ten quarterbacks since 2024. — Reported by @kamran_nia and @YoniZacks dailynorthwestern.com/2026/01/06/s...

President Donald Trump’s morning attack on Venezuela was denounced by Democrats around Illinois’ 9th Congressional District. Several candidates running to replace outgoing U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) call for his impeachment. — Reported by Jack Baker dailynorthwestern.com/2026/01/06/l...

Evanston’s emergency services responded to a hazmat incident at Greenwood Care on Friday after a resident brought an unknown substance into the facility. The incident resulted in a road closure on Chicago Avenue between Lake Street and Dempster Street.

Two Pritzker professors argue Northwestern’s deal with the Trump administration violates federal law, citing government coercion, demonstration policies and data-sharing requirements. — Reported by Hannah Webster

Northwestern claimed its deal with the Trump administration placed “no restrictions” on its trans community. But students worry it’s set to exclude trans students across multiple programs and facilities, possibly violating state law. — Reported by @ryaninevanston.bsky.social

After months of debate, District 65 ends the year deadlocked on school closures, delaying further decisions until at least next school year. However, the district will move forward with closing Willard’s TWI program amid community pushback. — Reported by @yongyuhuang.bsky.social

Northwestern alumni reacted to the University’s Nov. 28 agreement with the Trump administration to restore federal funding, from concerns over academic freedom to relief in the reinstatement of research. — Reported by Cate Bouvet dailynorthwestern.com/2025/12/18/c...

Over three months after former Northwestern President Michael Schill resigned, the University announced the launch of the search for NU’s 18th president in a message to the University community. — Reported by Nineth Kanieski Koso

Northwestern human resources representatives fielded faculty concerns surrounding the shift in employee health care administrators at a special Faculty Senate meeting Thursday. — Reported by @lucaskubovchik.bsky.social