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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


Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) spoke about youth involvement in politics at Northwestern on Tuesday. She encouraged students to vote in off-season elections and spoke about a new initiative to register voters.

Schakowsky talks voter suppression, youth political engagement

May 13, 2014

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) spoke Tuesday at Northwestern about the Voting Rights Act and how college students can become more politically engaged. More than 20 individuals attended the talk,...

Schakowsky criticizes additional Benghazi hearings

May 8, 2014

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) said Thursday she thinks House Republicans are using the new select committee on Benghazi as a political ploy. "There is nothing that they don't know," Schakowsky...

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) answered questions about mental health care Friday morning with state Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston). Turning Point, a mental health center in Skokie, hosted local and national politicians for a discussion about pressing health issues in the community.

Panel of political representatives discuss mental health with community

February 23, 2014

A community health care provider hosted a town hall meeting Friday morning as part of an effort to increase dialogue between politicians and community members about mental health issues. Turning Point,...

 John Russo, chaplain of Evanston American Legion Post 42, salutes during the presentation of colors at the Veterans Day ceremony held in Fountain Square on Monday morning. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) and Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl were both present at the event.

Armed services members honored in Veterans Day ceremony

November 12, 2013

Veterans and residents braved the rain Monday morning to mark Veterans Day in downtown Evanston. “We want to dedicate this day and honor our brave veterans who served their country,” said Charles...

State Rep. Kelly Cassidy received an award Sunday night from the Democratic Party of Evanston. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky presented awards to Cassidy, Rep. Greg Harris, and State Sen. Heather Steans for their work to promote the same-sex marriage bill that passed in Illinois last week.

Evanston Democrats celebrate gay marriage in Illinois

November 11, 2013

The Democratic Party of Evanston on Sunday night honored three state lawmakers at the forefront of the push for gay marriage in Illinois. The party's annual dinner came five days after the Illinois...

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