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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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Hillary Clinton criticized Sen. Mark Kirks remarks about his Democratic opponents heritage in an op-ed, published one week before Election Day.

Hillary Clinton criticizes Sen. Mark Kirk in op-ed

November 1, 2016

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton weighed in on the race for the Illinois Senate seat Tuesday, criticizing Sen. Mark Kirk’s (R-Ill.) remarks on Rep. Tammy Duckworth's (D-Ill.) heritage...

Know your ballot: Voters consider constitutional amendment on transportation funding

November 1, 2016

Illinois voters are being asked to decide on a constitutional amendment that would block legislators from using funds slated for transportation projects for anything other than their outlined purpose....

Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill) answers questions from the Chicago Tribune editorial board during an appearance in October. After making racially charged comments about his opponent Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill), Kirk has lost endorsements from the Human Rights Campaign and Americans for Responsible Solutions.

Gun control PAC revokes endorsement of Mark Kirk following debate remark

November 1, 2016

Political action committee Americans for Responsible Solutions revoked its endorsement of Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) on Saturday, after he made a jab at Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) heritage during Thursday’s...

Ald. Melissa Wynne attends a city meeting. Wynne said at a Saturday council meeting the city should show full support for Evanston Cradle to Career.

City to up funding for Evanston organization in proposed budget following criticism

October 30, 2016

Alderman voted Saturday to direct staff to allocate more money in the proposed budget to Evanston Cradle to Career, a collective of schools, businesses and nonprofit groups that works to improve education...

Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill) and Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill) attend a debate last week. Duckworth is gunning for Kirk’s senate seat, which he has held since 2010.

Know your ballot: U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth challenges Sen. Mark Kirk

October 30, 2016

For over a year and a half U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) have campaigned throughout Illinois, making their case to voters for the U.S. Senate seat. Despite holding different...

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