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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


U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks at an Open Communities event in February. On Monday, she released a statement condemning United Airlines’ forced removal of a passenger from an overbooked flight.

Schakowsky joins protests against forcible removal of United Airlines passenger

April 10, 2017

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) released a statement Monday criticizing United Airlines’ policy and handling of an incident this weekend, after a video surfaced of the forcible removal of a United Airlines...

The aldermanic race sets Virginia Mann — a community activist and owner of a private public relations firm — against Tom Suffredin, an attorney who is the son of Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin.

Mann, Suffredin face off in race for 6th Ward

April 3, 2017

Candidates for 6th Ward alderman have centered their campaigns on the responsible use of city resources and making Evanston an attractive place to live ahead of Tuesday’s municipal elections. The...

Editorial: The Daily Northwestern endorses Mark Tendam for Evanston mayor

April 3, 2017

With only one day until Evanston’s mayoral election, The Daily Northwestern Editorial Board endorses Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) to succeed Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl. After eight years as 6th Ward alderman,...

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) speaks on Feb. 12 at an Open Communities event. Schakowsky decried House Speaker Paul Ryan’s decision to continue his attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

City, state officials decry House Republicans’ attempted repeal, replacement of Affordable Care Act

March 31, 2017

Local officials and healthcare professionals decried the decision by House Republicans on Tuesday to continue their efforts to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act, despite failing to advance...

Postal officials, family members and local politicians stand in front of a plague dedicated to the late progressive icon, Abner Mikva. More than 70 people gathered Monday to honor Mikva, who once represented Evanston in Congress.

Post office dedicated to late progressive icon Abner Mikva

March 13, 2017

Local officials and community members gathered Monday morning to dedicate the Evanston Post Office on Davis Street to Abner Mikva, the late progressive politician and former federal judge who once represented...

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