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In Focus: Northwestern’s graduate student unionization effort diverges despite common cause

In Focus: Northwestern’s graduate student unionization effort diverges despite common cause

March 3, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the White House on Feb. 10, 2017 in Washington, D.C. The Cook County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution this week asking the federal government for help in violence reduction efforts in Chicago.

Cook County Commissioners respond to Trump’s comments on Chicago

February 13, 2017
Ald. Brian Miller (9th) speaks at an event. Miller says he wants to bring an “independent voice” to the mayor’s office.

In mayoral race, Brian Miller aims to offer an ‘independent’ voice to Evanston politics

February 2, 2017
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) at an event in October. Schakowsky introduced a bill last week to increase taxes on higher income brackets.

Schakowsky introduces bill to increase tax on wealthy

January 29, 2017
Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks to a crowd of supporters on Nov. 4, 2014, the night he was elected governor of Illinois. Rauner has made criminal justice reform a priority.

Illinois Senate passes criminal justice reform bill

January 18, 2017
The Chicago Transit Authority rolled out plans for a $1.1 billion Red and Purple Line Modernization project. The project is intended to decongest traffic near the Belmont station.

CTA receives $1.1 billion federal grant for Red, Purple lines

January 12, 2017
(Colin Boyle/Daily Senior Staffer) A hairstylist at Steven Papageorge Salon, 1721 Sherman Ave., shows a customer his cut. A new Illinois law will require hairstylists to take a training course on identifying signs of domestic and sexual assault.

Evanston hairdressers to receive required training on domestic, sexual assault

January 8, 2017
A crowd waits outside the Unitarian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge Ave., Sunday afternoon. Several Democratic leaders, including U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky and State Sen. Daniel Biss held a post-election meeting to discuss the future of the Democratic party under a Trump presidency.

Illinois Democrats respond to Trump presidency at packed Evanston event

November 20, 2016
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Illinois) at an event in October. Legislation Schakowsky introduced earlier this year that aims to increase women in foreign policy passed through the House on Tuesday.

Schakowsky’s bill to increase female representation passes House

November 16, 2016
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl speaks during a town hall meeting earlier this year. This week, Tisdahl and city manager Wally Bobkiewicz called for City Council members to reaffirm Evanston’s support for immigrant rights.

City officials discuss expanding protections for undocumented immigrants in wake of Trump election

November 16, 2016

New Evanston Arts Council committee aims to unite businesses with artists

November 15, 2016

Soda prices in Cook County set to rise this summer

November 10, 2016

Police Blotter: In south Evanston, 4 caught in car keys theft

November 9, 2016
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill) looks on as Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill) accepts victory in her race for the Senate against Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill). Duckworth won by a margin of 14 percent, Politico reported.

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth clinches Senate seat

November 9, 2016

Police Blotter: Man charged with theft after fight with ex-girlfriend

November 7, 2016

Police Blotter: Man charged with domestic battery

November 2, 2016
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 1, 2016
Hillary Clinton criticized Sen. Mark Kirk's remarks about his Democratic opponent's heritage in an op-ed, published one week before Election Day.

Hillary Clinton criticizes Sen. Mark Kirk in op-ed

November 1, 2016

Police Blotter: Northwestern student charged with retail theft

October 31, 2016
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
Sen. Mark Kirk answers questions from the Chicago Tribune editorial board during an appearance in October. Kirk lost the endorsement of the Human Rights Campaign after comments he made questioning Rep. Tammy Duckworth's heritage.

Human Rights Campaign revokes endorsement of Sen. Mark Kirk

October 29, 2016
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) questioned Rep. Tammy Duckworth's family military history at a debate Thursday.

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk jabs Rep. Tammy Duckworth for family’s heritage in debate

October 28, 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.

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

October 27, 2016

Evanston workers to see $13 minimum wage by 2020

October 27, 2016

Cook County districts may receive funding for transportation projects

October 23, 2016
U.S. representative and senate candidate Tammy Duckworth addresses college affordability during a roundtable discussion with teachers and students. Duckworth advocated for the In The Red Act, which would provide additional grants and allow students to refinance loans.

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth addresses college affordability during round table discussion

October 18, 2016

Police Blotter: Police investigate two auto theft cases

October 17, 2016

Massage therapist arrested in connection with sexual assault

October 17, 2016
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks to students about the effect of voting for a third party candidate in the upcoming presidential election. She urged students and faculty to support Hillary Clinton by continuing frequent phone banking and making a personal impact on undecided voters.

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky visits College Democrats phone banking for Hillary Clinton

October 13, 2016

Cook County Circuit Court will allow juvenile hearings on weekends

October 11, 2016

Cook County Board votes for paid sick time for suburban workers

October 9, 2016
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) called on Republicans to remove Donald Trump from the ballot in a tweet posted Friday. The statement came after the Washington Post published leaked footage of Trump making lewd comments about women in 2005.

Sen. Mark Kirk calls on GOP to remove Trump from ticket

October 8, 2016
Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks to his supporters after he was elected governor of Illinois on Nov. 4, 2014. Rauner is being sued by anti-abortion pregnancy centers for a bill that requires doctors to give patients information about abortion services.

Pro-life groups file suit against Gov. Rauner over abortion bill

October 5, 2016
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan holds a press conference in Chicago in 2011. Illinois joined 34 other states in suing a company that makes an opioid treatment drug.

Illinois joins 35 states in lawsuit against drug treating opioid addiction

October 3, 2016
Evanston Police Department may collaborate with Northwestern to fund body cameras for officers. EPD was denied a federal grant in 2015 for the cameras.

Evanston police in talks with University police to secure body cameras

September 29, 2016

Police Blotter: Woman charged with battery at Evanston Hospital

September 27, 2016
Evanston residents gather at Tommy Nevin’s Pub to watch the first presidential debate. The viewing party was hosted by Democratic Reps. Laura Fine and Robyn Gabel and state Sen. Daniel Biss.

Democratic state reps host first presidential debate viewing at Nevin’s Pub

September 27, 2016
Dr. Gilo Kwesi Cornell Logan speaks at an event earlier this year. Logan was called in by the Evanston Police Department for diversity training.

Diversity consultant aims to alleviate mistrust between Evanston police, community

September 23, 2016

Police Blotter: Woman hits others with car following verbal altercation

September 22, 2016
Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks to his supporters after he was elected governor of Illinois on Nov. 4, 2014. Rauner’s plan to put a redistricting referendum on the ballot was shot down by the Supreme Court of Illinois.

Illinois Supreme Court rejects redistricting referendum

September 20, 2016
Kevin Coval, a co-founder of Louder Than a Bomb, speaks at Fisk Hall on Thursday. Coval spoke at an event hosted by Northwestern Community Development Corps that showcased young Chicago-area poets.

Young Chicago-area poets explore violence, inequality at NCDC event

May 27, 2016
Former Northwestern president Henry Bienen (left) speaks at a Political Union event Monday. Bienen and Political Science Prof. John Rielly, former president of the Chicago Council of Global Affairs, discussed Obama’s foreign policy.

Former NU president, Political Science professor discuss Obama’s foreign policy

May 16, 2016
Panelists discuss balancing student activism and academics. The event was hosted by Educate Discuss Unite and focused on the challenges of student activism.

Panel discusses balancing activism, academics

May 11, 2016
Julie Snyder (left) sits down with Medill lecturer Alex Kotlowitz. The two spoke about Snyder’s experiences producing the podcasts “Serial” and “This American Life.”

‘Serial’ producer talks reporter’s role in storytelling

May 3, 2016
Class of 2015 almost all employed or in grad school, study shows

Class of 2015 almost all employed or in grad school, study shows

April 27, 2016

Spiritual leader talks mental health, compassion

April 15, 2016

Leader in Chicago youth poetry scene speaks at Global Engagement Summit

April 10, 2016
Maggie Lyon drives around the opposing defense. The senior guard fouled out in Northwestern's loss to Penn State Thursday as the Wildcats dropped their Big Ten opener.

Women’s Basketball: Northwestern drops Big Ten opener to Penn State

January 1, 2016

Men’s Basketball: Olah injury presents opportunity for van Zegeren, Pardon

December 29, 2015

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern starts off slowly but cruises to another easy win against Mississippi Valley State

December 16, 2015
Christen Inman leaps for a layup. The junior guard stepped up big time Sunday, playing all 40 minutes with Nia Coffey and Ashley Deary both in foul trouble.

Women’s Basketball: With Northwestern in foul trouble, Christen Inman played savior in battle with Loyola

December 13, 2015

Men’s Basketball: Wildcats put faith in 3-pointers in Tuesday’s contest

December 1, 2015
Aaron Falzon drives around a defender. The freshman sharpshooter drilled three three-point shots in the first five minutes of Wednesday’s game against Fairfield.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern holds off Fairfield’s late run

November 19, 2015
Northwestern celebrates during its win over Michigan last season. The Wildcats spent this offseason trying to become closer than they were in years past.

Men’s Basketball: Northwestern puts emphasis on becoming a family during new season

November 9, 2015
Author Andrew Solomon signs copies of his book “Far from the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity” for audience members following a talk in Cahn Auditorium. Solomon, a bestselling author, spoke about issues of identity in families of children with disabilities.

Bestselling author shares stories of family, disability and identity

October 20, 2015
Senior guard Tre Demps and senior center Alex Olah run the pick-and-roll. The two seniors will be counted on as leaders for a young NU team this season.

Men’s Basketball: Collins enters third year with two seniors to lean on

October 15, 2015

NU pharmaceutical spinoff aims to treat brain disorders

October 1, 2015
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