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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

Christine Blasey Ford, center, is sworn in before testifying to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 27. Ford is one of three women to accuse Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct.

Durbin expresses support of Ford, FBI investigation into Kavanaugh

September 30, 2018

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said he will oppose the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court on Friday, speaking alongside other members of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Durbin...

Lake Street Church, 607 Lake St. Lake Street Church, led by Woolf, raised $6000 to help black families with rent and groceries.

Daughter of Salvadoran woman seeking refuge in Evanston will not be immediately deported

May 25, 2018

A Salvadoran 21-year-old who was separated from her family members before they found refuge in an Evanston church will be able to remain in the U.S. until her case is reviewed by the 5th Circuit Court...

Lake Street Church, 607 Lake St. Ana along with her two sons have found sanctuary in the church, but her daughter is being held in an immigration detention center in Houston.

Salvadoran woman finds refuge in Evanston church, attempts to reunite with daughter

May 23, 2018

Ana’s two sons play soccer and go to school in Evanston, but her eldest child, Yesica, has been in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Houston for more than a year. Ana...

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) speaks at an event. Duckworth tweeted on Tuesday that the number of children lost to gun violence is “sickening.”

Illinois politicians call for more gun safety measures following Santa Fe High School shooting

May 22, 2018

Illinois politicians and candidates called for Gov. Bruce Rauner and Republicans in Congress to take action to prevent gun violence in the wake of last week’s shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas. On...

Jewish Voice for Peace Chicago demonstrators hold a sign Friday calling for U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) to condemn killings in Gaza. The group gathered in front of Schakowsky’s district office.

Jewish Voice for Peace, Evanston residents call on Schakowsky to condemn killings in Gaza

May 20, 2018

About 40 people gathered in front of U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s (D-Ill.) district office Friday to call on her to condemn Israeli forces for killing dozens of Palestinians in Gaza. Jewish Voice for...

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