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Read stories from Northwestern Now about what is happening in Chicago.

June 12, 2025

Ceremonies, tickets, honors, fireworks and more

March 18, 2025

Community partners advocated for research queries to support greater policy impact

March 12, 2025

“Back from the brink” resolutions reflect local histories and concerns, writes anthropologist Hirokazu Miyazaki

January 22, 2025

Our picks this week include a fairytale, fireside chat and more

November 21, 2024

Program supports partnerships for progress and structural change in Evanston and Chicago

November 12, 2024

Our picks this week look inside your cup of coffee, show you the jazz of physics and more

October 22, 2024

Graduates, families and friends will gather in Chicago again next year as construction continues on Ryan Field

October 18, 2024

Northwestern film professor documents a poignant farewell to his mother

October 15, 2024

Our picks this week include jazz giants, housing help and more

October 9, 2024

Our picks this week include artists, artificial intelligence and more

October 1, 2024

Our picks this week include pedals, plays and more

September 23, 2024

Northwestern scholars help develop a Field Museum exhibit on one of today’s most popular sports

September 5, 2024

$14.5 million grant renews quantum transduction center for another four years

August 27, 2024

Study finds those without central air are most vulnerable to changing climate patterns and warmer nights

August 20, 2024

Thoughts on racial identity, political violence and misinformation