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The Daily Northwestern

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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Rep. Jan Schakowsky wins Illinois 9th Congressional district

November 9, 2022

U.S. House Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) won the congressional seat for Illinois’ 9th District with 70.5% of the vote and 87% of the vote in, securing her seat for the 13th consecutive election.  Her...

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Schenita Stewart appointed as Evanston’s next police chief

September 25, 2022

Schenita Stewart will be Evanston’s next police chief, the city announced Friday.  Stewart currently serves as the deputy chief of police for the East Dundee Police Department. In its news release,...

Protest sign reads, “Reproductive freedom has never been a reality for BIPOC, queer, poor, and disabled people. We need reproductive justice for ALL.”

‘We thought all of this was settled’: Roe reversal’s implications on LGBTQ+ populations

July 19, 2022

When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Margaret Marnell had one word to describe how she felt: “Terrified.” “We thought this was all settled,” Marnell said. “A lot of people are very...

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Early voting opens for Illinois state primaries

June 14, 2022

For Illinois voters who want to get ahead, polls for this year’s state primaries have opened for early voting.  Polls are open for early voting June 13-27. The primary elections will take place on...

U.S. Rep Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston). Schakowsky voted to impeach Donald Trump in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, joining a 232-197 vote in favor of impeachment.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky votes in favor of impeaching President Donald Trump for the second time

January 14, 2021

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) joined the House of Representatives in a 232-197 vote to impeach President Donald Trump for a historic second time Wednesday.    The impeachment on charges of “inciting...

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