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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) called on Republicans to remove Donald Trump from the ballot in a tweet posted Friday. The statement came after the Washington Post published leaked footage of Trump making lewd comments about women in 2005.

Sen. Mark Kirk calls on GOP to remove Trump from ticket

October 8, 2016

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), who withdrew his support from Donald Trump in June, has called on the Republican Party to engage “rules for emergency replacement,” after the Washington Post published...

Evanston residents gather at Tommy Nevin’s Pub to watch the first presidential debate. The viewing party was hosted by Democratic Reps. Laura Fine and Robyn Gabel and state Sen. Daniel Biss.

Democratic state reps host first presidential debate viewing at Nevin’s Pub

September 27, 2016

Laughter and clapping filled Tommy Nevin’s Pub on Monday night during the first presidential debate, as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump squared off on domestic and foreign issues. More than 100 people...

U.S. Rep. John Lewis answers a question from a young audience member during his visit to Evanston Township High School on Monday. Lewis encouraged young students to become activists and speak up against injustice.

Congressman John Lewis speaks at ETHS on graphic novel trilogy about Civil Rights Movement

August 30, 2016

When U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia) was first asked to write a series of graphic novels about his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, he waved it off. Lewis, who as a young boy was inspired...

Residents gather at Nevin’s for Clinton’s nomination acceptance speech

July 31, 2016

Over 100 people crowded Tommy Nevin’s Pub Thursday night to watch Hillary Clinton’s nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. State Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston), who hosted...

President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Freedom to Abner Mikva during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in 2014. Mikva died on July 4 at age 90.

Liberal icon Abner Mikva initiated legacy of Democratic activism in Evanston

July 11, 2016

Abner Mikva moved to Evanston at the right time. In 1971, the progressive politician and former federal judge — who died last week at age 90 — rented an apartment just around the corner from where...

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