Robin Rue Simmons received the highest number of votes in the 5th Ward primary race Tuesday evening. With all four precincts in the ward reporting, Simmons earned just over 50 percent of the vote,...

After learning about the disparity in heart health care between men and women, Weinberg sophomore Annie Krall launched a program Saturday aimed at encouraging ways to improve heart health among college-aged...

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...

A bill introduced by State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) earlier this month would set up a ranked-choice voting system for state elections. The bill, which Biss introduced Feb. 1, would amend the state...

More than 200 Northwestern community members and Evanston residents, including Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, protested Thursday on campus as part of a nationwide movement against recent immigration actions...