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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


Gov. Bruce Rauner. Rauner will go head-to-head with Democrat J.B. Pritzker in November’s general election en route to a second term.

Rauner survives tight primary to set up billionaire showdown for governor in November

March 20, 2018

Incumbent Bruce Rauner survived a scare from challenger Jeanne Ives to win the Republican gubernatorial primary, taking just over 51 percent of the vote on Tuesday. Rauner and Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti...

J.B. Pritzker speaks at an event. The billionaire businessman won the Democratic primary for governor on Tuesday.

Pritzker cruises to victory in Democratic primary, will face Rauner in general election

March 20, 2018

Billionaire businessman J.B. Pritzker has been declared the winner of the Democratic primary for governor. The Associated Press called the race for Pritzker after more than a third of the vote was reported. Pritzker...

Editorial: For governor, vote Biss. More importantly, just vote.

March 9, 2018

We all know it’s true. Young Americans vote at lower rates than older people. At one of the country’s most civically engaged campuses, it’s easy to scoff at the idea of complicity, as we constantly...

Gov. Bruce Rauner at a press conference. State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) talks to the media after giving a speech.

Rauner, Ives face off in Republican gubernatorial primary

March 4, 2018

Just over a couple weeks remain until Illinois holds its Republican gubernatorial primary, and both incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner and his challenger, state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) have led campaigns...

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at an event. Biss said on Twitter that “thoughts and prayers aren’t enough” in the wake of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida.

Illinois lawmakers call for action in the wake of Florida shooting

February 15, 2018

Illinois politicians and candidates for office called for lawmakers to take action to reduce gun violence following a shooting at a high school in Florida that left 17 dead. On Wednesday afternoon,...

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