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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


State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at a town hall in January. On Wednesday, Biss dropped Chicago Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) as his running mate in his bid for Illinois governor, less than a week after having first picked him.

Biss drops Ramirez-Rosa as running mate in bid for Illinois governor

September 6, 2017

Less than a week after announcing Chicago Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) as his running mate in the Illinois gubernatorial election, state Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) said he would move forward with...

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks in July. The Evanston native on Friday picked State Rep. Litesa Wallace (D-Rockford) as his new running mate in the Illinois gubernatorial election.

Biss announces Chicago alderman Ramirez-Rosa as running mate

August 31, 2017

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) on Thursday announced Chicago alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa as his running mate and choice for lieutenant governor in the 2018 Illinois gubernatorial election. Ramirez-Rosa,...

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at a town hall in January. Biss launched his campaign for Illinois governor on Monday, joining an already crowded race.

State Sen. Daniel Biss launches campaign for governor

March 20, 2017

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) launched his campaign for governor Monday, positioning himself as a progressive who will make Illinois a “beacon of hope” and fight the new president’s policies...

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at a town hall on Tuesday. Biss told The Daily he was considering a gubernatorial bid at a panel event Wednesday.

State Sen. Daniel Biss says he is considering gubernatorial bid

January 19, 2017

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) told The Daily on Wednesday night that he was considering a gubernatorial bid next year, but had not yet reached a decision. There are currently a handful of declared...

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