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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Ortiz: Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson forges a new political coalition

Ortiz: Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson forges a new political coalition

April 16, 2023

  Before Chicago’s mayoral election last week, the top two electoral performances in the city (in my eyes) were that of Anton Cermak and Harold Washington.  Cermak, who was born in Bohemia,...

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Northwestern students tour Chicago Torture Justice Center, learning the history of police torture in Chicago

April 9, 2023

Content warning: This article contains mentions of torture and police violence.  About 15 Northwestern undergraduate and graduate students traveled to the Chicago Torture Justice Center to learn about...

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Brandon Johnson elected Chicago mayor

April 4, 2023

Cook County Board Commissioner for the 1st District Brandon Johnson won the Chicago mayoral runoff at 51.42% of the vote with 99% of precincts reporting Tuesday night, with former Chicago Public Schools...

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News Quiz: Men’s Basketball, SZA’s arena tour and the Chicago runoff election

March 2, 2023
Try your hand at this week's news quiz to test your knowledge of Evanston and Northwestern headlines.
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Vallas, Johnson advance to Chicago mayoral election runoff

March 1, 2023

Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will face off in the April 4 runoff election for mayor of Chicago following the first round of voting Tuesday, according to the Associated Press. No candidate won more...

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