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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

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.). The Congresswoman represents the 9th district of Illinois in the House and serves in the Democratic Leadership as a Senior Chief Deputy Whip.

Who represents you? A guide to on- and off-campus political officials

August 23, 2019

ASG, City Council and Illinois officials, oh my! The function and composition of on- and off-campus politics may seem daunting at first, so here’s a guide to help you learn who represents you in good...

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.). Durbin demanded an investigation into conditions of detention facilities near the border.

Illinois Democrats denounce government’s role in migrant children’s death near border

May 24, 2019

Illinois lawmakers have responded to the deaths of migrant children in custody near the Mexican-American border by demanding answers and an investigation. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), U.S. Rep. Jesús...

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) speaks at the Feinberg School of Medicine. He and other politicians introduced legislation that would increase federal research funding over the next five years.

Politicians announce legislation to increase federal research funding

April 16, 2019

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) along with U.S. Reps. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) and Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) announced legislation Monday that would consistently increase federal research funding over the next...

A student using a Juul.

Criticized for their marketing towards youth, Juul suspends most e-cigarette flavors

November 29, 2018

Bowing to recent pressure from the Food and Drug Administration, e-cigarette manufacturers like Juul Labs will suspend sales of most e-cigarette pod flavors. The change follows criticism from the public...

An inmate is escorted back to his East Block cell after spending time in the yard at San Quentin State Prison. Reducing the U.S. prison population now has bipartisan support.

Students, professors agree prison reform is needed

October 24, 2018

Ahead of the November midterm elections, Daily reporters are speaking to voters about issues they’ll take to the polls. In this article, students and professors discuss prison reform. The United States...

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