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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


The Chicago skyline. Three candidates for mayor of Chicago have been involved in controversies in the final weeks of their campaigns.

Three Chicago mayoral candidates facing controversies

February 13, 2019

With the Chicago mayoral election only weeks away, multiple candidates running for office have faced new controversies in the home stretch. Amara Enyia, Toni Preckwinkle and Susana Mendoza — three...

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,...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at his victory party at the Marriott Marquis hotel in downtown Chicago. At his inauguration, Pritzker said he would work with the legislature to pass a balanced budget.

Gov. Pritzker outlines bold progressive vision at swearing in

January 14, 2019

Gov. J.B. Pritzker took office Monday as Illinois’ 43rd governor, putting a Democrat back in the governor’s mansion after four years under Republican rule. In a speech directly following his inauguration,...

Gov. Bruce Rauner declares victory on election night in 2014. Rauner said he will approve the state’s budget that passed the Illinois House on Thursday by a 97-18 vote.

Illinois lawmakers pass state budget, Rauner set for approval

June 1, 2018

After years of sharp partisan differences, Illinois senators overwhelmingly approved a new spending plan Thursday, paving the way for a full budget to be in place ahead of the next fiscal year for the...

Female Illinois lawmakers take steps to address sexual harassment in workplace

February 28, 2018

Female Illinois legislators are taking steps to address sexual harassment in the workplace by forming a panel independent of Democratic party funding and oversight, they announced in a letter on Sunday. Comptroller...

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