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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


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 26, 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...

A ballot box with a ballot sticking out, in yellow and red.

The Daily Explains: Who’s running for City Council in 2023?

March 15, 2023

Following the resignations of two former councilmembers in 2022, Evanston will hold a special City Council election April 4 to confirm who will fill the 2nd and 9th ward seats until 2025. Typically,...

Kim Foxx at the Illinois Primary Election night earlier this year. Foxx was reelected for Cook County State’s Attorney Tuesday night, pulling in 52 percent of the votes.

Kim Foxx reelected as Cook County State’s Attorney

November 4, 2020

In a highly-contested race, Kim Foxx was reelected as Cook County State’s Attorney on Tuesday night. With 93 percent of votes counted, Foxx received 52.6 percent of the vote. Republican nominee Pat...

Kim Foxx at the Illinois Primary Election night earlier this year. Foxx was reelected for Cook County State’s Attorney Tuesday night, pulling in 52 percent of the votes.

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx faces reelection battle

October 29, 2020

After four years as Cook County State’s Attorney, Kim Foxx is running for re-election, facing off against Republican Pat O’Brien and Libertarian Brian Dennehy for the position. While Foxx is favored...

Man arrested in relation with July 23 shooting

October 18, 2020

A 26-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder related to a July shooting. At around 1:16 a.m. on July 23, Evanston Police Department responded to reports of gunshots in the 300 block of Howard...

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