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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

Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin, who represents Evanston, speaks at a town hall event Thursday. Suffredin urged attendees to continue to believe in the “integrity” of the current election process at the event.

Cook County officials discuss voter turnout issues in town hall meeting

February 24, 2017

Although suburban Cook County reached a historic voter turnout of more than 70 percent during the presidential election, voter participation is still hindered by issues such as voter suppression, said...

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the White House on Feb. 10, 2017 in Washington, D.C. The Cook County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution this week asking the federal government for help in violence reduction efforts in Chicago.

Cook County Commissioners respond to Trump’s comments on Chicago

February 13, 2017

The Cook County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution Wednesday requesting funds from the federal government to combat violence and social issues in Chicago. The resolution comes in response to...

Ald. Brian Miller (9th) speaks at an event. Miller says he wants to bring an “independent voice” to the mayor’s office.

In mayoral race, Brian Miller aims to offer an ‘independent’ voice to Evanston politics

February 2, 2017

Less than two years after being appointed by Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl to 9th Ward alderman, Brian Miller (School of Law ’08) is hoping to bring an independent voice to the mayor’s office. Miller,...

Cook County budget includes staff reductions, sugary beverages tax

November 18, 2016

The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved their 2017 budget this week, which includes a tax on sweetened beverages and cuts to county staff. The budget, approved by a 11-4 vote Tuesday, includes...

Soda prices in Cook County set to rise this summer

November 10, 2016

Evanston consumers will have to pay more to buy sugary drinks later this year after a soda tax was passed narrowly on Thursday by the Cook County Board. The tax, which passed with a 9-8 vote, will...

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