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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


Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez takes questions about recent allegations after protesters stormed the George Dunne Cook County building at 69 W. Washington on Dec. 3, 2015 in Chicago.

Northwestern Law professors call for special prosecutor in Laquan McDonald case

March 4, 2016

Three Northwestern law professors have filed a motion petitioning for the appointment of a special prosecutor in all matters related to the fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald. McDonald was shot 16 times...

Former mayoral candidate Jesus “Chuy” Garcia speaks with attendees of his Tuesday talk on Chicago politics, his mayoral run and and issues confronting minority communities. The Mexico native and career Chicago-area politician lost the Chicago mayoral election in a runoff with incumbent Rahm Emanuel (Communication ’85) last spring.

Jesus “Chuy” Garcia speaks at Northwestern about Chicago politics

February 24, 2016

One night in October 2014, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia paced the halls of his house, contemplating the seemingly unwinnable prospect of running for mayor of Chicago. But when his wife learned what was troubling...

In Focus: Searching for safe spaces

In Focus: Searching for safe spaces

February 23, 2016

Surrounded by hundreds of other protesters, Qunsia Daniel marched past security and into the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion basketball courts, surprising an audience of student-athletes, alumni and top University...

University of Chicago professor says accountability is key to restoring trust in police

February 21, 2016

Police misconduct, the “code of silence,” and a lack of honesty and accountability are destroying the community’s trust in police, said University of Chicago clinical law Prof. Craig Futterman at...

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