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The end of Daylights Saving Time correlates with Seasonal Affective Disorder, NU Faculty Senate passed a resolution to increase all-gender bathroom access, the application deadline for Evanston's reparations program arrives, the Cook County Board of Commissioners reinstated a disputed guns and ammo tax, and a new Federal Vaccine mandate applies to companies with over 100 employees.

Ice skating available to Northwestern students, restraining order placed on NorthShore University HealthSystem, dispute over Chicago PD vaccination mandate, and Biden announces plan to reduce methane emissions. 

Evanston's City Council to vote on APRA spending, the murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse begins in Kenosha, Wisconsin, American Airlines cancels a third of its total nationwide flights, and Australia lifts its ban on regular international travel.

One Book keynote, Azhar Usman, lakeshore flood advisory, and Cuomo charged

Ice skating, Search for new city manager, Pritzker goes international, New on the Facebook Papers

Stolen COVID tests, students protest Andrew Yang, and rising concerns about climate change

Northwestern’s COVID positivity rate increases, Evanston City Council met Monday night, District 65 plans to get Evanston and Skokie children ages five through 11 vaccinated, more Chicago Police Officers report their vaccination status, Chicago Bulls win their fourth straight game, Chicago Blackhawks lose against the Detroit Red Wings, Social media executives will face senate questions about protecting young users.

Robert Crown ice rinks open to Northwestern community, ETHS students stage walkout for climate justice, Illinois state lawmakers release proposal for new congressional district map, and FDA finds Pfizer vaccine is safe for children ages 5 to 11.

NU Food Workers agreement, first ASG meeting recap, restorative housing program meeting, US re-joins UN Human Rights Council, Trump ordered for deposition.

Northwestern library employees unionize, Evanston City Council approved plans for a new apartment building, Chicago Police Union president advised officers to defy the city's vaccine reporting mandate, and the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders are reopening

Evanston City Council releases 2022 budget, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to visit Chicago for Hispanic Heritage Month charlas, Cook County carjackings on the rise, and Jon Gruden's resignation from the Las Vegas Raiders.

Northwestern names first female president Rebecca M. Blank, Northwestern's homecoming week begins, Evanston Public Library apologizes for using "thin blue line" flag imagery to promote upcoming lecture with Northwestern political science professor emeritus, Chicago Park District CEO Mike Kelly resigns, DOJ announces it will not charge the officer who shot Evanston-native Jacob Blake.

academic integrity violations, proposed Evanston committee to address gentrification, Lightfoot criticizes Kim Foxx over failure to charge shootout suspects, Biden visits Chicago to promote vaccine mandates, Trump plans to use executive action to stop testimony of former aides

New undergraduate real estate program is coming to Northwestern, Evanston city budget to be announced Monday with funds allocated to new hires, Chicago public schools plan to shorten quarantine time, and the US Senate postpones their decision on the national debt ceiling.

Northwestern will give federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds to students, the Evanston City Council apologizes to lakefront workers who experienced sexual harassment, Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs will assist arts and entertainment workers affected by the pandemic, and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge visits Chicago. 

Northwestern Community Safety Advisory Board updates, Evanston Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, Gov. Pritzker on indoor mask mandate, Biden administration refugee admission, Facebook media outage.

Reported and Produced by Ali Bianco.

WNUR News’ Sara Kadoura attended an advanced screening of Sopranos prequel, The Many Saints of Newark as part of a Warner Brothers press junket for college journalists.

Produced and reported by Sara Kadoura.

CW: sexual assault

Students took to the streets on Sunday, September 26, after reports emerged of individuals being unknowingly drugged at Greek Life gatherings. The protest is the latest demonstration calling for the abolishment of Northwestern Greek Life. Reporter Maria Ximena Aragon covered the protests that night as they unfolded.

Produced and reported by Maria Ximena Aragon.

CW: sexual assault

Producer: Sara Kadoura

Anchor: Nick Song

Reporters: Maria Ximena Aragon, Sara Kadoura

Dining hall workers may go on strike, the Chicago Bears explore moving to Arlington Heights, Illinois' eviction moratorium ends, and a massive oil spill chokes Huntington Beach, California.

Reported and Produced by Alex Harrison.

Reporter Margo Milanowski discusses queer characters on screen with Northwestern visiting Assistant Professor Hannah Chaskin and Northwestern students Helen Bradshaw and Sue Um.

Produced and reported by Margo Milanowski.

Music: The Grey and the Green by Zachary Friederich via Thematic.com

In our Spring Quarter Special Broadcast, WNUR News explores stories you may have missed while coping with a global pandemic — including an exclusive interview with Backyardigans composer Doug Wieselman, a roundtable on the Zoom University transfer experience, and a lesson on hot girl cicadas.

Producer: Sara Kadoura

Anchors: Maria Ximena Aragon and Maria Caamaño

Reporters: Angelina Campanile, Helen Bradshaw, Nick Song, Alex Harrison, Thomas Goodwin, Margo Milanowski, Maria Ximena Aragon, Allison Rauch, and Sara Kadoura

Produced and reported by Angelina Campanile for the Spring Quarter Special Broadcast: This Year, Minus the Virus

6 pm WNUR Newscast | Mon. 5/31/21

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Producer: Nick Song

Anchor: Allison Rauch

Reporters: Trevor Duggins, Valentina Doukeris, Allison Rauch, Linus Hoeller

Produced and reported by Sara Kadoura for the Spring Quarter Special Broadcast: This Year, Minus the Virus

Produced and reported by Allison Rauch for the Spring Quarter Special Broadcast: This Year, Minus the Virus

Produced and reported by Maria Ximena Aragon for the Spring Quarter Special Broadcast: This Year, Minus the Virus

Produced and reported by Margo Milanowski for the Spring Quarter Special Broadcast: This Year, Minus the Virus

Produced and reported by Thomas Goodwin for the Spring Quarter Special Broadcast: This Year, Minus the Virus

Produced and reported by Alex Harrison for the Spring Quarter Special Broadcast: This Year, Minus the Virus

Produced and reported by Nick Song for the Spring Quarter Special Broadcast: This Year, Minus the Virus

Produced and reported by Helen Bradshaw for the Spring Quarter Special Broadcast: This Year, Minus the Virus

On Thursday night, individuals chipped away layers of paint from the Rock on Northwestern's campus. For more information, WNUR News' Nick Song looked into what happened and the immediate effects of the Rock's defacement.

Schapiro talks Polisky at a faculty meeting, Illinois reps pass house bill to open up cannabis market, COVID-19 vaccines for Memorial Day, and Congress considers military sexual assault prosecution methods.

Evanston beaches will be free on weekends, multicultural graduation ceremonies will be held virtually, and Chicago debates renaming Lakeshore Drive.

Producer: Alex Harrison

Anchor: Helen Bradshaw

Reporters: Jennifer Kim, Sara Kadoura, Alex Harrison, Linus Hoeller

Zero NU positive COVID cases, preventing hairstyle discrimination in IL schools, and renaming UIC John Marshall Law School

Producer: Sara Kadoura

Anchor: Maria Caamaño

Reporters: Olivia Lloyd, Allison Rauch, Zach McCrary

Dillo Day at NU, Rittenhouse to appear in court, ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and BBC misconduct against Princess Diana

Reporter: Melissa Perry

Originally produced for the 05-10-21 broadcast.

Chicago man arrested for assault, Skokie police investigate possible hate crime, Illinois Board of Education propose mandate for in person learning, and House votes to create commission on Jan. 6 insurrection

NU gives an update on fall classes, Evanston leases a unique property, and one country sets a new record for confirmed coronavirus-related deaths in one day

Record low number of COVID19 cases at NU, vaccines available in Evanston for 12+, Dillo Day activities, a new IL State Rental Plan, and SCOTUS to hear abortion case

Anchor: Allison Rauch
Producer: Zach McCrary
Reporters: Angelina Campanile, Margo Milanowski, Bailey Richards

Polisky steps down, Northwestern requires vaccines for the fall, Cook County vaccination centers offer Pfizer to 12-15 year-olds, and demonstrators in Chicago protest in support of Palestine.

Tensions rise between Israel and Palestine, Mayor Daniel Biss creates committee to analyze Evanston's police budget, and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is the target of hacking and ransom.

University scientists develop fetal monitoring device, support for vaccine requirements increasing, FDA authorizes Pfizer vaccine in children 12 to 15, and shots will be available at major commercial buildings in Illinois.

Anchor: Allison Rauch

Producer: Alex Harrison

Reporters: Alex Harrison, Melissa Perry, Thomas Goodwin, Linus Hoeller

Anchor: Maria Camaaño
Producer: Zach McCrary
Reporters: Nick Song, Trevor Duggins, Helen Bradshaw