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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


President-elect Donald Trump speaks to supporters at the Election Night Party at the Hilton Midtown Hotel in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016.

Evanston residents stunned by unexpected results of 2016 presidential election

November 9, 2016

As the presidential election swayed from favoring Hillary Clinton to Donald Trump, Evanston residents at Tommy Nevin’s Pub transitioned from celebrating U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky and state Rep. Robyn...

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill) looks on as Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill) accepts victory in her race for the Senate against Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill). Duckworth won by a margin of 14 percent, Politico reported.

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth clinches Senate seat

November 9, 2016

Tammy Duckworth promised to unify Illinois and work for those living in both Chicago and rural areas in her acceptance speech Tuesday night in the Loop. Duckworth, who currently represents the 8th...

Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill) at a campaign event in October. Duckworth ousted opponent Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill) in the general election on Tuesday.

Tammy Duckworth defeats Mark Kirk to win Senate

November 8, 2016

Rep. Tammy Duckworth’s (D-Ill.) victory over Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) was the only seat flip in the Senate Tuesday night for the Democrats. Duckworth beat Kirk by more than 14 percent, Politico reported,...

Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill) and Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill) attend a debate in October. Kirk and Duckworth sparred in their last debate on Friday.

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth, Sen. Mark Kirk clash in final senate debate

November 6, 2016

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) defended himself again Friday night for comments he made at a debate the week before. “I am absolutely not a racist,” he said at Friday’s debate with his opponent...

U.S. representative and senate candidate Tammy Duckworth addresses college affordability during a roundtable discussion with teachers and students. Duckworth advocated for the In The Red Act, which would provide additional grants and allow students to refinance loans.

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth addresses college affordability during round table discussion

October 18, 2016

CHICAGO — After her father lost his job, U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) dropped out of private school and entered the public school system. Duckworth — who is currently running for Senate against...

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