The Daily Cat | Wed. 10-22-25
October 22, 2025: Envision Evanston 2045, Chicago budget talks, North Carolina’s redistricting plan, Japan elects first-ever female Prime Minister. WNUR News broadcasts live at 6 pm CST on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays on WNUR 89.3 FM.
The Economics of Thrift Stores During Fall
As fall nears, Evanston thrift stores are cashing in on the season’s surge in festive shoppers and new trends. Neha Yadavalli has the story.
One Battle After Another: Impressions, Opinions, and Expectations
Intro music: Soldier Boy by the Shirelles SYDNEY FENER: Film aficionados around the world are abuzz about director Paul Thomas Anderson’s ambitious new film, One Battle After Another. Action, comedy, drama, sex, and politics all combine in this bombastic picture that’s drawn critical acclaim and popular attention, but not necessarily box office success. AYLA MUSHTAQ: […]
“The Old Lady Project” Puts 50+ Year-Old Women in the Spotlight
This Evanston scriptwriting competition puts 50+ year-old women in the spotlight. And, no, not to play the “old maid.” Reporter Georgia Kerrigan talked to past winners ahead of this year’s submission cycle.
Is Forno Pizza Co. the Glow-Up Norris Kneaded?
Hamilton’s America: The history class that’s turning Northwestern’s world upside down
Ella: History may have its eye on us, but in Hamilton’s America, a hit fall-quarter history course here at Northwestern, students have their analytical eyes on Lin Manuel Miranda’s hit musical. This trailblazing class uses songs from Hamilton as teaching materials on the early history of the United States. Here’s Professor Fitz with more details. […]
Tote Bags vs. Backpacks
As midterm season approaches, students are figuring out different ways to manage not only completing coursework, but also how to carry it across campus.
Sounds of the Lake
The lake is a constant hub for Northwestern students and local residents. But what draws them there in the first place? Supriya Akella has the story.
Northwestern’s Media and Design Studio Provides Technological Accessibility
Technology may be constantly advancing, yet one Northwestern facility is keeping the humanities with the digital age. Chris Kim has the story.
Yard sales, once a weekend pastime, are now waste reducers
While the summer season of yard sales is close to an end in Chicago, this pastime is heating up for others across the globe. Gabe Shumway has more.