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

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Early voting opens for Illinois state primaries

June 14, 2022

For Illinois voters who want to get ahead, polls for this year’s state primaries have opened for early voting.  Polls are open for early voting June 13-27. The primary elections will take place on...

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Evanston secures $500,000 in federal funds to expand solar power in low-income households

April 4, 2022

Evanston has secured $500,000 from federal funds to expand access to solar power in the city’s low-income households, the city announced Monday.  The funds come from the $211 million allocated for...

An undetailed person talking into a microphone being held in their face. In the background, bespeckled with blue dots and red accents, there is a sketch in the likeness of Mayor-elect Daniel Biss.

Evanston residents, electees and organizers talk election results, future political action

April 30, 2021

In the wake of Evanston’s election results getting finalized, organizers, electees and residents said they are looking forward to the potential for positive change under new local officials. Candidates...

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State, local leaders condemn President Trump, rioters in wake of U.S. Capitol breach

January 6, 2021

After pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday afternoon, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker called for President Donald Trump’s immediate impeachment and removal. The violent mob delayed the...

Chief Justice John G. Roberts (R) administers the Judicial Oath to U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Barrett was confirmed on Monday.

Illinois senators react to confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett

October 27, 2020

On Monday, Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court in a vote split mostly down party lines despite Democratic efforts to postpone the confirmation until after the next inauguration. Senators...

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