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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


State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at a town hall on Tuesday. Biss told The Daily he was considering a gubernatorial bid at a panel event Wednesday.

State Sen. Daniel Biss says he is considering gubernatorial bid

January 19, 2017

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) told The Daily on Wednesday night that he was considering a gubernatorial bid next year, but had not yet reached a decision. There are currently a handful of declared...

(Maytham Alzayer/The Daily Northwestern) State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at a town hall on Tuesday. Biss urged attendees to engage in politics.

State Sen. Daniel Biss urges citizens to speak up in 2017 at town hall

January 18, 2017

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) urged residents at a town hall meeting on Tuesday to not remain silent on political and social issues in 2017, especially as uncertainty reigns at the state and federal...

An attendee holds up a sign at a rally Sunday at SEIU’s headquarters in Chicago. The rally was one of dozens held across the country, organized or inspired by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), to defend against the possible repeal of the Affordable Care Act.

Illinois Democrats rally in Chicago to fight for Affordable Care Act

January 16, 2017

CHICAGO — A slew of high-profile Democrats gathered Sunday in downtown Chicago as part of a nationwide defense of the Affordable Care Act — a centerpiece of the Obama administration that has become...

Captured: Obama's Farewell Address

Captured: Obama’s Farewell Address

January 11, 2017

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This will be a space to share photos by The Daily’s staff as well as photos from members of our community. Students can submit entries to be considered...

President Barack Obama delivers his Farewell Address at Chicago's McCormick Place on Tuesday evening. In his nearly hourlong speech, Obama implored young people to get involved in the political process. "It has been the honor of my life to serve you. I won't stop," the president said.

Obama urges unity, civic engagement in farewell speech

January 11, 2017

CHICAGO — President Barack Obama encouraged young Americans to “hitch their wagon to something bigger than themselves” during a highly-anticipated homecoming Farewell Address at the McCormick Place...

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