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. Dan Lipinski (D-Western Springs), left, and two-time challenger Marie Newman. Newman defeated the incumbent Lipinksi in the Democratic primary for Illinois’ Third Congressional district on Tuesday. Newman spoke to the College Democrats on Thursday.

Marie Newman talks Medicare for All, election at Q&A session

May 15, 2020

Congressional candidate Marie Newman discussed progressive policy solutions during a Thursday Q&A with Northwestern University College Democrats. Newman is a Chicago native and former entrepreneur who...

Though she voted in favor of the coronavirus relief package, U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) criticized the bill, calling it “far from perfect.”

Here’s how Illinois elected officials are pushing for coronavirus legislation

May 3, 2020

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Evanston’s elected officials at the federal and local levels have been at the forefront of pushing for legislation to aid their constituents. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky...

U.S. President Donald Trump signs H.R. 748, the CARES Act in the Oval Office of the White House on March 27, 2020 in Washington, D.C. Earlier that day, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the $2 trillion stimulus bill that lawmakers hope will battle the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Millions of college students left out of coronavirus stimulus payments

April 6, 2020

As Northwestern transitions to remote learning and opportunities to earn income shrink due to the spread of COVID-19, students’ challenges — such as access to quality Wi-Fi and paying Evanston rent...

Democratic Presidential hopeful Joe Biden takes the stage with his wife, Jill, and sister, Valerie, right, during a campaign rally at the Baldwin Hills Recreation Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Biden declared victory in the Illinois presidential primary on March 17.

Joe Biden wins primary in Illinois, Suburban Cook County

March 18, 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden won the Democratic presidential primary in Suburban Cook County, the Cook County Clerk’s Office reported. Biden secured the nomination with 62.71 percent of the suburban...

Mayoral candidate Daniel Biss. Biss rejected Ald. Ann Raineys endorsement after her comments against Clerk Reid.

Illinois for Warren mobilizes support at office opening

February 18, 2020

To rally grassroots support for U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s (D-Mass.) presidential primary run, Illinois for Warren opened its Evanston Office, 1642 Maple Ave., on Tuesday with endorsements from U.S....

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Jan Schakowsky