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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


Ortiz: Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson forges a new political coalition

Ortiz: Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson forges a new political coalition

April 16, 2023

  Before Chicago’s mayoral election last week, the top two electoral performances in the city (in my eyes) were that of Anton Cermak and Harold Washington.  Cermak, who was born in Bohemia,...

Ortiz: Previewing four frontrunners in Chicago’s mayoral race

Ortiz: Previewing four frontrunners in Chicago’s mayoral race

January 20, 2023

Chicago is kicking off the new year with crucial elections for the mayoralty, city council and alderpeople of all 50 wards. On Feb. 28, nine candidates will be subject to the will of the Chicago voter...

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,...

Steven Rosen

Steven Rosen to leave Lurie Cancer Center for Los Angeles research hospital

November 3, 2013

Dr. Steven Rosen, the director of the Feinberg School of Medicine’s Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, will leave Northwestern early next year to become the provost and chief scientific officer...

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