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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


Four speakers address a crowd during a Q&A. The event, hosted by the Democratic Party of Evanston, focused on hate speech in the United States.

Schakowsky, speakers track hate speech in the U.S.

October 11, 2019

On Thursday night, U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston), emphasized the dangers of hate speech locally and nationally. Schakowsky was one of four speakers at “Fighting Hate Speech in the United States,”...

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston.) eats apple pie crisp at Spoonfoolery Creative Cooking and Baking in Evanston. She visited the cooking school after meeting the owner in line at a local Starbucks.

Schakowsky talks food, cooking at Spoonfoolery

October 1, 2019

When Mamata Reddy walked into the Evanston Starbucks on Dempster Street during the after-school rush, she got a lot more than her regular skinny vanilla latte. The local business owner’s wait included...

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks to a group of Northwestern students in the spring. The Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating 13 individuals who have experienced severe breathing problems after vaping.

Illinois Department of Public Health investigates cases of vaping-linked illness

September 23, 2019

The Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating 13 individuals who have experienced severe breathing problems after vaping, following 69 reported cases of people suffering from respiratory symptoms...

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.). The Congresswoman represents the 9th district of Illinois in the House and serves in the Democratic Leadership as a Senior Chief Deputy Whip.

Who represents you? A guide to on- and off-campus political officials

August 23, 2019

ASG, City Council and Illinois officials, oh my! The function and composition of on- and off-campus politics may seem daunting at first, so here’s a guide to help you learn who represents you in good...

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement office. Illinois residents and local politicians have been preparing for a potential wave of raids in Chicago after a Twitter announcement by President Trump earlier this week.

Illinois residents prepare for possible nationwide ICE raids this weekend

June 22, 2019

Updated 6/22 at 3:40pm to reflect new information The possible raids have been pushed back, according to a tweet by President Trump posted Saturday afternoon. Trump said the "Illegal Immigration Removal...

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