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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


A total of 21 candidates filed their petitions to compete for U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s (D-Evanston) congressional seat.

17 Democrats, 4 Republicans file for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District primaries

November 6, 2025

While Election Day was silent for Illinois on Tuesday, political candidates for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District flocked to Springfield from Oct. 27 to Nov. 3 to file their petitions for ballot access....

Rachel Ruttenberg and Patrick Hanley will face off in March to claim State Sen. Laura Fine’s seat in Springfield.

Filing deadline closes, Ruttenberg and Hanley to meet in March matchup for state Senate

November 4, 2025

Just two candidates are vying for the 9th District seat State Sen. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) will soon leave vacant for her congressional campaign. And both have deep North Shore roots. As of the Illinois...

In Springfield, state lawmakers passed new legislation allowing people to sue over immigration enforcement-related constitutional civil rights violations, as well as expanded protections for courthouses, hospitals, schools and day cares.

Illinois lawmakers hit back at ICE with constitutional rights and protections bill

November 3, 2025

After weeks of heightened federal immigration enforcement in the greater Chicago area, the Illinois General Assembly approved House Bill 1312 on Oct. 31, strengthening immigration enforcement protections. Notably,...

Kat Abughazaleh was indicted on two counts for actions tied to a protest at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Illinois.

Congressional frontrunner Kat Abughazaleh indicted for actions tied to Broadview ICE facility protest

October 29, 2025

This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available. Last updated Oct. 30 at 8:22 p.m. Federal prosecutors indicted six individuals, including Illinois’ 9th Congressional...

A group of people standing in a line.

Congressional hopefuls debate Democratic messaging, party future in primary forum

October 22, 2025

Hundreds of voters, political activists and members of the media overflowed from an Oakton College conference room to meet the candidates behind one of Illinois’ most competitive congressional primaries...

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