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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


The Cook County Jail’s voting rate for the 2022 primaries was 25%, higher than that of the city of Chicago.

Innocent until proven guilty: Cook County Jail expands pretrial voter access

October 30, 2024

The 2024 presidential election has been charged with rhetoric around the criminal justice system, especially as Kamala Harris’ campaign has attempted to leverage a “prosecutor versus felon” narrative...

The capitol building with a US flag flying.

From Evanston to Capitol Hill: Here are some Wildcats in U.S. politics

October 14, 2024

From the shores of Lake Michigan to Capitol Hill, Northwestern is the alma mater of a number of politicians who are shaping policy across the nation. Here's a look at a few NU graduates currently serving...

Adam Joel’s “The Last Drop” highlights the hidden signs of abuse through a short, sci-fi lens in time for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Sci-fi film “The Last Drop” debuts for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 10, 2024

Content warning: This story discusses domestic abuse. Chicago-based filmmaker and survivor of domestic violence Adam Joel (Communication ’18) debuted his abuse prevention, science-fiction short film...

A ballot box with a ballot sticking out. It says ‘vote’ on the sides of the box.

Judge grants preliminary injunction against election slating prohibition

May 22, 2024

A Sangamon County Circuit Court judge granted a preliminary injunction Wednesday against enforcement of a recently passed Illinois law that prohibits election slating. The legislation could prevent four...

A woman holding a piece of paper. A baby is next to her.

State house passes bill to form new agency for all early childhood programs

May 14, 2024

The Illinois House passed a bill 93-18 to form the Department of Early Childhood on Thursday afternoon, bringing the proposed agency one step closer to fruition. The proposal is now headed to Gov. J.B....

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