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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Republican Bruce Rauner speaks to a crowd of supporters Tuesday night at the Hilton Chicago. Rauner beat Gov. Pat Quinn to become the first GOP Illinois governor in 12 years.

Rauner defeats Quinn to become state governor

November 5, 2014

CHICAGO — Republican Bruce Rauner was named the winner Tuesday night in a highly contested race, defeating Gov. Pat Quinn to become the next Illinois governor. Multiple news outlets called the election...

Gov. Pat Quinn tells supporters he will not concede the election until every vote is counted. Quinn, a Democrat, is the first governor to lose re-election in a president’s home state since 1892.

Quinn declines to concede governor’s race, waiting for final tally

November 5, 2014

CHICAGO — Despite multiple outlets calling the Illinois gubernatorial election in favor of Republican challenger Bruce Rauner, Gov. Pat Quinn refused to concede the election Tuesday night. Quinn,...

Residents talk at the Civic Center, where same-day voter registration took place. The midterm election drew about 46.2 percent of registered voters.

Republican victories surprise students

November 5, 2014

Northwestern students followed results of the midterm elections closely Tuesday night, with many surprised by Republican businessman Bruce Rauner's victory over Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn in Illinois' gubernatorial...

More than 5K turn out for early voting in Evanston

More than 5K turn out for early voting in Evanston

November 4, 2014

As Evanston residents and Northwestern students head to the polls Tuesday, more than 5,000 people have already submitted their votes in the general election. Voters registered in Evanston were able...

Folmsbee: Why we shouldnt fear Ebola

Folmsbee: Why we shouldn’t fear Ebola

November 3, 2014

Ebola has gone from an obscure African virus to a catalyst for a worldwide panic. About 5,000 have died so far from the 2014 outbreak, out of the nearly 14,000 who have been infected. Although the majority...

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