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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


Ortiz: Previewing four frontrunners in Chicago’s mayoral race

Ortiz: Previewing four frontrunners in Chicago’s mayoral race

January 20, 2023

Chicago is kicking off the new year with crucial elections for the mayoralty, city council and alderpeople of all 50 wards. On Feb. 28, nine candidates will be subject to the will of the Chicago voter...

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Cook County voters re-elect Karen Yarbrough to serve as Cook County clerk

November 8, 2022

Cook County voters re-elected Democrat Karen Yarbrough for a four-year term as Cook County Clerk on Tuesday night.  Incumbent Yarbrough, winning 69.67% of the vote, faced Republican candidate Tony...

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NU students and Evanston residents gear up as volunteer election judges

November 7, 2022

For most Evanston residents, election day is just another Tuesday. Some will stop by the polls during lunch breaks or after work to cast their ballots. Others voted early or by mail. But for Hannah...

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Evanston City Council to vote on $6.3 million renovation project for Evanston Animal Shelter

November 1, 2022

City Council is set to vote on an estimated $6.3 million renovation of the Evanston Animal Shelter on Nov. 14. The proposal calls for the construction of an entirely new facility. Not all of the funding...

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Advocates defend SAFE-T Act amid conservative backlash

October 2, 2022

Content Warning: This article has mentions of gun violence and assault.  The advertisement opens with a darkened image of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot declaring “the summer of joy” in Chicago....

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