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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


U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) speaks at an event in January 2018. Schakowsky is currently up for re-election against Republican Sargis Sangari.

Jan Schakowsky up for re-election against Republican Sargis Sangari

October 29, 2020

After over 20 years in the House of Representatives, U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) is seeking re-election for a 12th term representing Illinois’ 9th Congressional district. Schakowsky is up...

With the collaboration of Connections for the Homeless and the Democratic Party of Evanston, Kemone Hendricks is helping people experiencing homelessness register to vote.

Community leaders help people experiencing homelessness vote

October 21, 2020

In an effort to increase voter registration among people experiencing homelessness, the Democratic Party of Evanston’s Kemone Hendricks collaborated with Connections for the Homeless to create voter...

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Vice President Joe Biden.

Entering the Veepstakes: Sen. Tammy Duckworth floated as Biden’s VP pick

May 7, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, has formally begun his search for a vice-presidential candidate — and his future running mate could be Sen. Tammy Duckworth...

Iris Y. Martinez. Martinez will become the first Latina to hold the Cook County Circuit Court Clerk position.

Iris Martinez upsets Evanston favorite Michael Cabonargi in Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Democratic primary

April 27, 2020

In the Democratic primary race for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk in March, State Sen. Iris Martinez (D-20th) defeated Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Michael Cabonargi, a favorite among Cook...

The 2020 Democratic race began with the most diverse group of candidates in the nation’s history. As the field narrowed, the absence of racial diversity was as evident as that of policy proposals.

Vote Blue No Matter Who?: Evanston residents weigh in on the current state of the 2020 Democratic race

April 22, 2020

In February, the Democratic Party of Evanston announced the group would not endorse any presidential candidate ahead of the primary. Members of DPOE failed to reach a consensus, the group had said. Now,...

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