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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


Each red balloon at Sunday’s demonstration symbolized one of the over 230 people taken hostage by Hamas in its Oct. 7 attack on Israel.

Chicago-area Jewish communities call for hostage release in Evanston demonstration

November 6, 2023

Over 200 red balloons sat in the center of Fountain Square in downtown Evanston Sunday. The balloons, waving in the wind, were anchored to the ground next to a pair of shoes and a poster reading “kidnapped.” Each...

1st Ward challenger Edward Tivador speaks with a supporter at a campaign event earlier this month. Tivador's campaign announced endorsements Friday from former Evanston mayors Jay Lytle and Lorraine Morton.

Former Evanston mayors Jay Lytle, Lorraine Morton endorse 1st Ward candidate Edward Tivador

March 29, 2013

A group of Evanston politicians including former mayors Lorraine Morton and Jay Lytle have endorsed Edward Tivador in the 1st Ward aldermanic race, his campaign announced this morning. The 1st Ward...

State Sen. Jeffrey Schoenberg is leaving office after deciding not to run for re-election in November 2011. Current State Rep. Daniel Biss (D-17th) easily won Schoenberg's seat in this past November's election.

State Senator Schoenberg leaves office to pursue work in philanthropy

January 7, 2013

State Sen. Jeffrey Schoenberg (D-9th) will now devote his time to philanthropy after a 22-year career in public office. State Rep. Daniel Biss (D-17th) won Schoenberg's seat with his endorsement...

Illinois Senate inches forward on same-sex marriage

January 6, 2013

A legislative battle over same-sex marriage has attracted strange bedfellows in President Barack Obama and Illinois GOP chairman Pat Brady, which has North Shore supporters cautiously optimistic that Illinois...

Evanston Democrats sweep races

November 7, 2012

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Skokie) and State Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston) all won by a wide margin Tuesday night against Republican challengers Timothy Wolfe, Glenn Farkas and...

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