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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

Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill) and Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill) attend a debate in October. Kirk and Duckworth sparred in their last debate on Friday.

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth, Sen. Mark Kirk clash in final senate debate

November 6, 2016

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) defended himself again Friday night for comments he made at a debate the week before. “I am absolutely not a racist,” he said at Friday’s debate with his opponent...

Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) speaks at a city meeting. Revelle led the 7th ward meeting Thursday, when some residents expressed concerns about the possible creation of a nature park near the Evanston-Wilmette border.

Residents, officials discuss proposed nature park at ward meeting

November 4, 2016

Evanston residents voiced concerns about a proposed nature park at a 7th Ward meeting Thursday, with some saying creating the park on the border between Wilmette and Evanston would hurt existing trees....

Know your ballot: State comptroller race heats up over state budget crisis

November 3, 2016

The race for state comptroller in Illinois, usually a low-profile election, has had over $12 million dollars poured into the two candidates’ campaigns, as Republicans and Democrats in the state fight...

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) (above) and Republican challenger Joan McCarthy Lasonde are running for the 9th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.  Lasonde, a Republican, called on Schakowsky to resign at an October protest, and Schakowsky has dismissed the demand.

Know your ballot: Schakowsky, Lasonde compete for a Congressional seat

November 3, 2016

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston), an incumbent running for her 10th congressional term, will face off against Joan McCarthy Lasonde to represent the 9th District of Illinois. Lasonde, a Republican,...

Illinois Comptroller nominee Susana Mendoza speaks at event held by College Democrats on Tuesday. During the talk, Mendoza criticized her opponent Leslie Munger and Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Illinois comptroller nominee Susana Mendoza speaks to College Democrats

November 2, 2016

Illinois Comptroller nominee Susana Mendoza lashed out at her opponent Leslie Munger and Gov. Bruce Rauner on Tuesday night at an event held by College Democrats. With a projected $10 billion state...

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