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Though she voted in favor of the coronavirus relief package, U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) criticized the bill, calling it “far from perfect.”

[Photo] Here’s how Illinois elected officials are pushing for coronavirus legislation

May 3, 2020
Jordan Hankins plays in a game in 2016. The mother of the former NU basketball player filed a complaint against Alpha Kappa Alpha and 11 others Tuesday.

[Photo] Mother of Jordan Hankins claims Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority responsible for daughter’s death

January 9, 2019
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) speaks at an event. On Wednesday, Duckworth released a statement condemning Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ announcement that he will oppose a Chicago police department decree that could reform the department.

[Photo] Duckworth releases statement criticizing Sessions’ opposition of CPD reform

October 10, 2018
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) speaks at an event. Duckworth tweeted on Tuesday that the number of children lost to gun violence is “sickening.”

[Photo] Illinois politicians call for more gun safety measures following Santa Fe High School shooting

May 22, 2018
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) speaks at an event. The Senate approved a resolution to allow senators to bring children under the age of one onto the Senate floor.

[Photo] U.S. Senate approves resolution allowing Duckworth to bring baby onto Senate floor

April 18, 2018
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) speaks at an event. Duckworth criticized President Donald Trump for failing to seek Congressional approval for Syrian airstrikes.

[Photo] Tammy Duckworth criticizes Trump’s airstrike on Syria

April 16, 2018
Alex Olah streaks toward the hoop. Olah and Tre Demps, both former players who graduated in 2016, have followed the Wildcats historic season from Belgium, where they play professionally.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Tre Demps, Alex Olah reflect on Northwestern’s historic campaign

March 12, 2017
Jordan Hankins plays in a game last year. Hankins, a sophomore, died on Monday.

[Photo] Women’s basketball player Jordan Hankins dies

January 9, 2017
Aaron Falzon looks to pass. The sophomore forward will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing knee surgery.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Aaron Falzon to miss remainder of 2016-17 season

December 11, 2016
Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill) at a campaign event in October. Duckworth ousted opponent Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill) in the general election on Tuesday.

[Photo] Tammy Duckworth defeats Mark Kirk to win Senate

November 8, 2016
Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill) and Mark Kirk (R-Ill) butt heads in their race for the U.S. Senate seat Kirk currently occupies. Kirk and Duckworth met for their first televised debate Thursday night.

[Photo] Debate between Senate candidates Duckworth, Kirk gets heated over veterans issues

October 27, 2016
A pair of Wildcats leap for a block. Northwestern dropped to 0-3 in Big Ten play after a straight-set road loss to No. 19 Ohio State.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern drops road match to No. 19 Ohio State

September 28, 2016
Rachael Fara winds up for a kill. The sophomore middle blocker and the Wildcats are looking for their first Big Ten win of the season.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern looking to earn first Big Ten victory at Ohio State

September 27, 2016
Kayla Morin rises for a spike. The senior and the rest of Northwestern struggled offensively, hitting just .093 en route to a straight-set defeat to No. 18 Penn State.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern swept by Penn State in first home game of season

September 25, 2016
Taylor Tashima passes the ball. The junior setter had a big game in Northwesterns Saturday loss against Dayton.

[Photo] Volleyball: Cats lose two of three matches at Dayton Invitational

September 7, 2016
Alex Olah drives down the court. The former NU player and his teammate Tre Demps will be playing together professionally for Belfius Mons-Hainaut in Belgium.

[Photo] Curtain Call: Alex Olah’s career marked by steady increase in performance, confidence

May 26, 2016
Maggie Lyon holds the ball high above her head. Lyon was signed Thursday by the WNBAs Chicago Sky.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Maggie Lyon signed by Chicago Sky

April 21, 2016
Kaleigh Craig jostles with an opponent for the ball. The senior midfielder scored 4 goals in Northwesterns overtime loss to Penn on Sunday.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Wildcats fall to Penn in overtime after huge comeback

April 3, 2016
Lauren Murray catches a pass from her teammate. The senior midfielder has been essential to Northwestern’s defense this season.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Wildcats seek revenge in Big Ten opener

March 30, 2016
Shelby Fredericks fights with an opposing player for the ball. The sophomore scored four goals over Northwestern’s last two games.

[Photo] Lacrosse: Fredericks, Weisse dominate for Cats in pair of Spring Break matchups

March 28, 2016
Nia Coffey weaves around the defender. The junior guard notched a double-double in Northwesterns upset win over Minnesota on Thursday.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Northwestern upsets Minnesota, advances to Big Ten quarterfinals

March 3, 2016
Bryant McIntosh dribbles up the court. The sophomore guard continued on his breakout performance this season, breaking NUs single-season assist record.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Bryant McIntosh sets Northwestern single-season record for assists

February 4, 2016
Pharmacannis, 1804 Maple Ave., is the only medical marijuana provider in Evanston. Despite some state reports of low patient enrollment at dispensaries, a Pharmacannis employee said the business is doing well.

[Photo] Evanston medical marijuana dispensary doing well despite state reports of low patient enrollment

February 4, 2016
Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah looks on in glee. The freshman enjoyed a breakout game Thursday in just her second career start, notching a double-double.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Kunaiyi-Akpanah’s double-double lifts Northwestern to victory

January 15, 2016
Aaron Falzon prepares to dribble to the paint. The freshman forward set a career high with six 3-pointers in Saturdays win over Minnesota.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern dominates Minnesota to raise conference record to .500

January 9, 2016
Nia Coffey drives to the basket. Coffey will play a key role for the Cats as they try to avenge last years opening round loss in the NCAA Tournament.

[Photo] Predicting Northwestern sports in 2016

December 31, 2015
Photo caption: Tre Demps drives towards the basket. The senior guard was instrumental in Northwesterns victory over Nebraska Wednesday, scoring 17 points in 36 minutes.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Wildcats rally to overcome Nebraska in Big Ten opener

December 30, 2015
Nia Coffey dribbles the ball down the court. The junior forward cut down on a recent spike in turnovers against Missouri-Kansas City.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Wildcats get their mojo back entering Big Ten play

December 22, 2015
Tre Demps calls out a play as he runs to the offensive side. The senior guard had 17 points in Northwestern’s dominant win over Sacred Heart.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Wildcats win 8th straight, cruise past Sacred Heart

December 21, 2015
Caption: Nia Coffey dribbles down the court. The junior forward played out of position at center for most of Saturdays game against DePaul.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Poor rebounding leads to Wildcats’ first loss

December 20, 2015
Aaron Falzon prepares to make a move. The freshman forward went 0-for-6 from three in regulation, but 2-for-2 in overtime to help the Wildcats prevail over DePaul.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Aaron Falzon comes alive when Wildcats need him most

December 19, 2015
Sanjay Lumpkin battles in the paint. In the first half, the junior forward sparked an otherwise lackluster offensive performance for the Wildcats.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Wildcats overcome crosstown rival DePaul in 78-70 overtime win

December 19, 2015
Nia Coffey drives through three defenders. The junior forward spent a startlingly high 11 minutes on the bench as the Wildcats drew 21 fouls against Loyola on Sunday.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Despite early struggles, Northwestern topples Loyola to stay undefeated

December 13, 2015
Tre Demps passes around a defender. After a slow start, the senior guard exploded for 23 points and a career-high nine rebounds in the dominant win over Chicago State.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Tre Demps scores 23 for Northwestern in 42-point victory over Chicago State

December 13, 2015
Alex Olah stares down his opponent. Although the senior center only chipped in nine points in Sundays win over Chicago State, his defense helped the Wildcats to a 15-2 run in the second half.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Well-rounded performance by Olah paces dominating win

December 13, 2015
Nia Coffey drives past a defender to get to the rim. The junior forward had little trouble with Milwaukees defense as she shot 9-of-18 for 21 points in Sundays win.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Nia Coffey double-double helps Northwestern remain perfect

December 6, 2015
Aaron Falzon dribbles going toward the paint. The freshman forward was not required to put the ball on the floor too much Saturday when he shot all of his 10 shots from beyond the arc, and connected on five.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Wildcats take care of SIUE, 81-56

December 5, 2015
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