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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


Ra Joy speaks at a town hall Tuesday. Joy, who is a candidate for lieutenant governor, discussed the need for reform in the Illinois government.

Lieutenant governor candidate Ra Joy talks change, corruption in Illinois government

February 14, 2018

Ra Joy, candidate for Illinois lieutenant governor, said Tuesday that the state government runs on a broken system. In Cook County and at the state level, he said, the Democratic Party is dysfunctional...

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at a town hall. The New Trier Democrats endorsed Biss for governor on Sunday.

New Trier Democrats endorse Biss for governor

January 15, 2018

The New Trier Democrats endorsed state Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) for governor at their Sunday meeting, according to an announcement on their website. This is a significant endorsement for Biss,...

Biss releases first TV ads in gubernatorial race

Biss releases first TV ads in gubernatorial race

January 12, 2018

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) launched his gubernatorial campaign’s first television advertisements this week after raising roughly $1 million in the fourth quarter, according to a campaign news...

Ald. Ameya Pawar of Chicago (47th) speaks at Lane Tech College Prep in 2015. On Saturday, Pawar addressed more than 50 people at an event organized by the Evanston chapter of Action for a Better Tomorrow.

Gubernatorial candidate Ameya Pawar discusses income tax, criminal justice reform at local event

April 9, 2017

Ald. Ameya Pawar of Chicago (47th), a Democratic candidate for governor, said only a progressive leader could fix the state’s budget issues and restore dynamism to Illinois during a Saturday event in...

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