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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


Politics

A screenshot of State Rep. Jeanne Ives’ campaign ad. Ives drew criticism from both sides of the aisle for her divisive message.

Biss, Rauner respond to ‘repulsive’ attack ad by Republican gubernatorial candidate

February 4, 2018

Republican gubernatorial candidate and State Rep. Jeanne Ives’ (R-42nd) new attack ad has attracted criticism from both sides of the aisle as being divisive and insensitive. The ad includes an actor...

Blair Garber. Garber resigned this week after a derogatory remark referring to East St. Louis

Evanston-based Illinois state official resigns after using profanity to describe East St. Louis

February 1, 2018

Illinois Lottery Control Board chairman Blair Garber resigned and apologized after describing East St. Louis, Illinois, as the “shithole of the universe” on Twitter. Garber, an Evanston resident...

Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty speaks at a mayoral forum in 2017. Hagerty advised the Liquor Control Review Board to consider different license classifications for Binny’s Beverage Depot.

Evanston city staff to explore license options for Binny’s Beverage Depot

January 31, 2018

At a Liquor Control Review Board meeting on Wednesday, Mayor Steve Hagerty told city staff to explore different classification options to accommodate a new liquor store, following pushback from other Evanston...

Gov. Bruce Rauner declares victory on election night in 2014. Rauner delivered his State of the State speech on Wednesday.

Rauner’s State of the State address: ‘Time we do what the people of Illinois want’

January 31, 2018

Gov. Bruce Rauner called for term limits on state politicians, encouraged property tax reform and challenged Illinois residents to unite to promote job growth in his State of the State address on Wednesday....

Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield in August 2016. A local Republican organization endorsed Rauner for governor ahead of the March primary.

Local Republicans endorse Rauner for governor ahead of March primary

January 31, 2018

A local Republican organization announced its endorsements for the March primary, including Gov. Bruce Rauner, though many area Republicans have been unsatisfied with the work the incumbent has done in...

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