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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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Eileen O’Neill Burke narrowly wins Cook County State’s Attorney Democratic primary

March 31, 2024

Democrat and former Illinois Appellate Court Judge Eileen O’Neill Burke defeated professor and former prosecutor Clayton Harris III in a neck-to-neck primary race for Cook County State’s Attorney,...

Four candidates are running to fill incumbent Cook County State Attorney Kim Foxx’s seat in the March 19 primaries.

Key races to watch for in Evanston as March 19 primaries approach

February 27, 2024

The political landscape is heating up in the second largest county in the nation as the March 19 primaries approach. Early voting commenced Wednesday in suburban Cook County, so here are some key races...

Nominations for both major parties will be up for grabs along with Illinois’ congressional delegation.

Early voting in suburban Cook County to begin Wednesday

February 21, 2024

Limited early voting for the March 19 general primary will begin Wednesday at five suburban Cook County locations and one downtown Chicago location.  Evanston voters can go to the Skokie Courthouse,...

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Incumbent Toni Preckwinkle projected to win Cook County Board of Commissioners presidential race

November 9, 2022

After months of campaigning across the county, the Cook County 2022 Board of Commissioners presidential race came to a close Tuesday night.  Incumbent Toni Preckwinkle was re-elected as Cook County...

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The Daily Explains: What to expect on your ballot this November

October 12, 2022

With the 2022 general election quickly approaching, Evanston voters will soon choose their preferred candidate in the U.S. Congress and the state legislature. Although there is no aldermanic or Evanston...

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