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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


The Ripple: Why is Chicago called the Windy City?

The Ripple: Why is Chicago called the Windy City?

May 18, 2021

Chicago is well-known as the Windy City, but where does the nickname come from? The origin of the phrase is widely disputed, but ultimately goes back to Chicago’s politics and rivalries.  SAMMI BOAS:...

The Chicago skyline. 14 candidates will face off on Feb. 26 to replace Rahm Emanuel as mayor of Chicago.

Candidates face a crowded field in the Chicago mayoral Election

February 8, 2019

On Feb. 26, Chicago residents will cast their vote for one of 14 candidates seeking to replace Rahm Emanuel as mayor of Chicago. Emanuel announced he would not run for reelection in September 2018,...

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn addressed Evanston Democrats on Sunday morning at the Unitarian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge Ave. Quinn faces a tough battle for re-election next year.

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn rallies Evanston Democrats as election year looms

July 28, 2013

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn rallied Evanston Democrats this afternoon as the field takes shape for his party's potentially bruising primary next year. With Democratic majorities in both chambers of the...

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