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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


Evanston holds 93rd Fourth of July parade

Evanston holds 93rd Fourth of July parade

July 5, 2014

Thousands of Evanston residents lined Central Street on Friday for the 93rd Fourth of July parade. From boy scouts to librarians to a bagpipe band, the parade featured a variety of different groups....

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...

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