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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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks at an event in January. Schakowsky released a statement Wednesday thanking law enforcement for intercepting several package bombs that were sent to influential figures across the East Coast.

Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky condemns package bombs sent to Obamas, Clintons, CNN

October 24, 2018

After several package bombs were sent to influential Democrats and the CNN office in New York, U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) thanked law enforcement for intercepting the packages before they reached...

U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky chats with Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin during the Democratic Party of Evanston’s annual dinner. Schakowsky presented the Yellow Dog Award to Jesus “Chuy” Garcia.

Evanston Democrats honor local politicians, rally voters for Midterms

October 21, 2018

While honoring the work of prominent Cook County Democrats, the Democratic Party of Evanston on Sunday rallied its members for the midterm elections at its annual dinner. Awards recipients included...

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) greets a constituent. Election forecast websites predicted Schakowsky will successfully defend her seat in November.

Up against pastor, Schakowsky projected to win 9th Congressional District race

October 18, 2018

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) is projected to handily win November’s race for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District. According to a FiveThirtyEight election forecast, the incumbent Schakowsky...

A firefighter participates in a first responder training. The Evanston Fire Department received roughly $237,000 of a federal grant awarded to 16 area fire departments.

EFD receives roughly $237,000 of federal grant to upgrade technology

October 18, 2018

The Evanston Fire Department received roughly $237,000 of a federal grant awarded to 16 area fire departments that will provide upgrades to equipment and systems, according to an Oct. 11 city news release. The...

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky and Loyola University professor John Frendreis. The two spoke about climate change at a town hall at the Unitarian Church of Evanston.

Schakowsky criticizes Republican politicians on climate change, urges local action

October 8, 2018

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) on Monday condemned Republican politicians on their climate change stances and urged community members to be civically active on environmental issues. At a town hall...

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