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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


Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act aims to end cash bonds, reduce financial and racial barriers and prioritize community safety.

State Rep. Robyn Gabel faces off against Independent Sean Matlis in race for 18th District

October 29, 2020

State Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston) is running for reelection this November against Independent Sean Matlis. Gabel represents the 18th District of the Illinois House of Representatives, and has held...

The Chicago skyline. Three candidates for mayor of Chicago have been involved in controversies in the final weeks of their campaigns.

Three Chicago mayoral candidates facing controversies

February 13, 2019

With the Chicago mayoral election only weeks away, multiple candidates running for office have faced new controversies in the home stretch. Amara Enyia, Toni Preckwinkle and Susana Mendoza — three...

The Chicago skyline. 14 candidates will face off on Feb. 26 to replace Rahm Emanuel as mayor of Chicago.

Candidates face a crowded field in the Chicago mayoral Election

February 8, 2019

On Feb. 26, Chicago residents will cast their vote for one of 14 candidates seeking to replace Rahm Emanuel as mayor of Chicago. Emanuel announced he would not run for reelection in September 2018,...

 A campaign sign for state Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston). Gabel was endorsed by both the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times.

Gabel secures endorsements from Tribune, Sun-Times

October 23, 2018

Chicago’s two largest newspapers have endorsed state Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston) for the 18th House district over Republican challenger and health care consultant Julie Cho. The Chicago Sun-Times...

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at a panel. Biss called on his fellow gubernatorial candidates to release their full tax returns.

Biss calls on opponents to release full tax returns, questions their financial interests

November 30, 2017

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) questioned the financial interests of businessmen J.B. Pritzker and Chris Kennedy — two of his competitors in the Illinois gubernatorial race — in a video his campaign...

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