Olivia Dean steals the show as Lollapalooza highlights rising stars

Between “lesbian mud wrestling” and awe-inspiring live performances, the final two days of Lollapalooza were jam-packed with unforgettable moments. The annual four-day music festival, which drew more ...

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Wirtz Center’s ‘The River Bride’ highlights love, regret

Northwestern’s Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing and Media Arts’ production of “The River Bride” featured four performances as part of NU’s acting MFA program over the weekend. Chicag...

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Classy Closet Consignment’s fashion show highlights sustainability

A red carpet runway stretched across the sidewalk along Washington Street on Friday evening, drawing about 100 fashion lovers, dedicated thrifters and passersby to Classy Closet Consignment’s end-of-s...

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Lorde, Charli XCX kick off Lollapalooza

Over 100,000 music lovers flooded Chicago’s Grant Park to kick off Lollapalooza on Thursday. The first two days of the four-day festival featured over 70 artists across eight stages. Through full-moon...

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University’s legal stance on tenure in Jane Wu case alarms faculty

Content Warning: This story includes mentions of suicide. Faculty leaders are raising concerns about Northwestern’s position on faculty tenure after a May 18 legal brief in which University attorneys ...

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Liner Notes: Charli XCX’s fantastic year continues with ‘Music, Fashion, Film’

Charli XCX has been everywhere in 2026. From starring in her mockumentary “The Moment”  — plus three other films this year — to making multiple appearances at fashion weeks across the globe, the Briti...

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Former Ald. Ann Rainey launches mayoral bid

Former Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) announced her campaign for Evanston’s 2027 mayoral special election during a launch event Tuesday evening.  Rainey, who boasts a 34-year tenure on City Council, said she o...

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Northlight Theatre cuts ribbon in Evanston, will open in September

Over a year after Northlight Theatre broke ground for its new Evanston facility, the theater opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday morning. In front of a crowd gathered in the new bu...

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City Council considers strategies to collect payment from NU

City Council floated strategies for collecting funds from some of Northwestern’s commercial activities during its Monday night meeting. As the new Ryan Field nears completion —  set to open Oct. 2 — t...

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Northwestern Medicine performs quadruple transplant

In eight hours, Northwestern Medicine performed a quadruple organ transplant on 36-year-old Elizabeth Wehrle from the evening of March 22 until early the next day.   In the U.S., just seven quadruple ...

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Following Monday thunderstorms, city responds to damage

After thunderstorms in Evanston downed trees and power lines, the city is prioritizing clearing blocked streets and sidewalks while police and fire departments respond to emergency calls, according to...

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Colectivo Coffee plans second Evanston cafe

Colectivo Coffee is set to open a second Evanston location, expanding its presence in the city to Central Street. The second cafe is expected to open in late 2026 or early 2027, the company announced ...

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Summer sidewalk sales take over Evanston

Tables and tents lined Central Street as shoppers walked along the sidewalk on a warm summer afternoon. Scattered around downtown Evanston, local businesses set racks and stands outside while chalk ar...

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Provost addresses federal immigration policy changes

Provost Erik Luijten released a statement Friday addressing changes in federal immigration policy announced by the Department of Homeland Security last week. Expected to take effect Sept. 15, the Trum...

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NU postdoc union rallies for protections, automatic membership

Over 50 members of the Northwestern University Postdoctoral Union-UE demonstrated ahead of a bargaining session with the University on Thursday, demanding protections for international workers and imp...

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Alumni begin receiving settlement money from financial aid lawsuit

After checking her PayPal account on Monday, Kamaryn Johnson (Communication ’22) was pleasantly surprised. And she wasn’t the only one. Many Northwestern alumni have begun receiving settlement payouts...

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Land Use Commission approves Central Street townhomes

The Land Use Commission approved a townhome development on Central Street and heard public input on a proposed indoor youth sports facility during its Wednesday night meeting. After falling short of a...

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Perpetual Flop: Everyone’s in NYC but me

Like every soon-to-be college graduate from a “prestigious” university, I want to move to New York City post-grad. This is a little embarrassing to admit, but I check StreetEasy every day.  StreetEasy...

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AAUP expresses support for Medill Prof. Steven Thrasher

The American Association of University Professors published a statement in support of Medill Prof. Steven Thrasher on Tuesday, just over a week after Thrasher filed a lawsuit against Northwestern and ...

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Perspective Gallery showcase examines ‘What’s going on?’

Perspective Gallery’s “Vicinity 2026: What’s Going On?” opened this month and will be on view through July 26.  Gallery members Katsy Johnson and Paula Shur organized the show, the gallery’s ninth ann...

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Evanston Games and Cafe forges new friendships

Some locals walking into Evanston Games and Cafe on Maple Avenue aren’t looking for the game store at all.   “Our most common question here is, ‘Is this Sky Zone?’” said Steven Buono, events manager o...

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Northwestern lacrosse supports local youth programs

Since the program’s revival in 2002, Northwestern women’s lacrosse has achieved immense success on the field, winning its ninth national championship this spring after qualifying for 22 straight NCAA ...

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ETHS to play New Trier at Ryan field

Northwestern’s brand-new Ryan Field will host both Wildcats and Wildkits this fall.  The Evanston Township High School Wildkits will play their longtime rivals, the New Trier High School Trevians, in ...

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Gloria Bond Clunie Playwright’s Festival showcases new works

Before founding Evanston’s renowned Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, Gloria Bond Clunie (Communication ’75, ’92) helped shape Black performing arts at Northwestern as artistic director of the pioneering Bl...

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The Addled Bunny gastropub to open this summer

Fifth Ward resident Jeremy Adler’s lifelong ambition has been to open his own restaurant — and as an Evanston local, he said he’s always wanted to fulfill that dream close to home.  Adler has spent hi...

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Uncertainty grows among Haitian groups as TPS expires soon

After the Supreme Court authorized the Trump administration to end temporary protections for Haitians, thousands of migrants living in the Chicago area are confronting growing uncertainty about their ...

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Students, faculty react as NU ends Posse Scholars program

Macs Vinson (McCormick ’17) vividly remembers breaking down in tears at Cozy Noodles & Rice, stressed about a midterm for a difficult class. Asian American Studies Prof. Nitasha Sharma, Vinson’s facul...

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Wirtz Center’s ‘The Harvest’ explores faith, empathy in church basement

Northwestern’s Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center’s production of “The Harvest,” directed by Jonathan Berry (MFA ’07), closed out its run Sunday afternoon following four performances throughout the weeke...

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Undeclared vacant NU-owned houses face criticism from residents

Over the past year, Evanston residents have raised concerns about Northwestern-owned houses in their neighborhoods that they claim have remained vacant for decades and deteriorated over time.  The Uni...

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NU comments oppose Trump administration research funding rules

Northwestern has contributed several comments opposing proposed changes to rules on federal research grants, joining an extensive list of nearly half a million submissions from universities and resear...

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