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Olivia Rodrigo's Chicago performance screams Gen-Z

Pop superstar and singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo commanded the crowd’s attention Tuesday night during a booming performance at a packed United Center. Rodrigo last performed in Chicago in April 2022 while touring for her debut album, “SOUR,” at the mid-sized Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom. For her sophomore effort, “GUTS,” however, she has upgraded to comfortably filling...

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Wilmette resident launches college concierge service at N

Ten days after McCormick freshman Liv Bernstein said goodbye to her parents on Deering Meadow, she said hello to her “Northwestern mom” outside of McCulloch Hall. Heather Metz, 48, had driven to Evanston from Wilmette on a sunny Friday afternoon, a dozen cupcakes — nut-free — in the back of her SUV. The trip wasn’t...

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Union workers call for fair contract at Sherman Avenue construction site

Local union members called attention to a construction project on Sherman Avenue Monday with a symbol that’s hard to miss — a 12-foot tall inflatable rat. According to members of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, the rat makes an appearance whenever union workers protest a project that doesn’t meet area standards. Strapped...

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Joelton Mayfield brings folksy alt-country to Evanston SPACE

Joelton Mayfield adores baseball, loves pickles and is a big “croc enjoyer.” He was raised in Texas, but hates Texas-themed bars. Even after moving from his hometown to country-hub Nashville, he kept his small town charm as he pursues his passion. On tour, he catches baseball games when he can, shows off a giant pickle...

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Northwestern affirms dedication to diversity amid SCOTUS decision

Northwestern affirmed its commitment to diversity in a statement Thursday after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that affirmative action admission policies are unconstitutional. The decision strikes down the use of race as a factor in college admissions processes. The case, Students for Fair Admissions. v. Harvard and University of North Carolina, is expected to have...

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Evanston issues air quality alert

Evanston closed beaches and canceled some outdoor events Tuesday, warning of unhealthy air quality levels. The smokey air in the area comes after wildfire smoke from Canada moved into the region. Air quality indexes rank the Chicagoland area as the current worst in the world, with an AQI of approximately 190 fine particles per cubic...

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Winnetka Music Festival thrives with help of Valslist, Evanston SPACE

The seventh annual Winnetka Music Festival sold out Friday and Saturday, with a daily crowd capacity of 6,000. With festival grounds in a blocked-off downtown Winnetka, the two-day event featured two main stages, a family stage and an indoor stage at the Winnetka Chapel. Main Stage headliners included The Wallflowers, The Dip and Hailey Whitters...

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Evanston commemorates Juneteenth with parade, celebration

Evanston residents gathered Saturday for the city’s fourth annual Juneteenth celebration. The city observed the holiday with a parade, kicking off at Robert Crown Community Center, that led into a day-long celebration at Ingraham Park. The national holiday commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black people. Although Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, it...

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivers 'The Office'-themed speech at 2023 commencement

Speakers called on Northwestern’s class of 2023 to be kind and lean on community during the University’s Commencement ceremony. Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered this year’s Commencement speech, which focused on lessons learned through the TV show, “The Office,” first released in 2005. “Be more substance than show, set aside cruelty for kindness. Put one foot...

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Northwestern, UChicago alumni talk careers in politics and activism

U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.)(NU McCormick ’83, Kellogg ’88) worked as a business management consultant before running for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012. He now represents Illinois’ 10th district and has introduced legislation aiming to limit climate change and increase gun control. But before entering business and politics, Schneider worked as a resident...

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