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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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Michael Frerichs projected to win third term as Illinois treasurer

November 8, 2022

Illinois voters selected Michael Frerichs (D) as the state treasurer for the third time on Tuesday.  Frerichs, who was first elected to the position in 2014, won with about 56% of the vote and 59%...

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Cook County voters re-elect Karen Yarbrough to serve as Cook County clerk

November 8, 2022

Cook County voters re-elected Democrat Karen Yarbrough for a four-year term as Cook County Clerk on Tuesday night.  Incumbent Yarbrough, winning 69.67% of the vote, faced Republican candidate Tony...

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Sen. Laura Fine projected to win re-election for State Senator in Illinois’ 9th District

November 8, 2022

Incumbent State Sen. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) is projected to win re-election in Illinois’s 9th district against Republican challenger Paul Kelly.  With over 95% of the vote reported at 11:21 p.m.,...

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Former State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias wins Illinois Secretary of State election

November 8, 2022

Former State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias (D) has been elected Illinois Secretary of State, according to the Associated Press. With 65% of votes counted, Giannoulias received 56.3% of the vote as of...

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Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz projected to win Illinois District 17 state Rep. race

November 8, 2022

State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-Glenview) is projected to win the District 17 state Rep. by a margin of 13,404 votes, with 86% of the vote in, according to unofficial election results.  The...

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