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

The Daily Northwestern
Donate
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

A portrait photo of Rachel Ruttenberg.

Evanston resident Rachel Ruttenberg prioritizes economic justice, policy expertise in state Senate bid

May 18, 2025

Rachel Ruttenberg (Medill M.S. ’04) wears many hats: attorney, advocate, policy advisor, local party leader, community organizer and more. But when asked why she’s running for public office, she reached...

A house and some money.

Cook County to offer cash relief to homeowners amid long-term property tax reforms

May 14, 2025

Cook County will soon distribute $1,000 payments to some homeowners who saw a significant spike in property taxes in the past years, the county announced in April. The Homeowner Relief Fund — a $15...

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...

Four students sit in chairs looking at the interviewer, whose back faces the camera.

Northwestern, UChicago students and community representatives discuss city-campus relationships

November 15, 2022

Content warning: This article contains mention of gun violence. Digital magazine publication Public Books hosted community representatives the Rev. Julian DeShazier and Patrick Keenan-Devlin (Bienen...

Midterms 2020 banner over a checkered background and a voting box

Incumbent Toni Preckwinkle projected to win Cook County Board of Commissioners presidential race

November 9, 2022

After months of campaigning across the county, the Cook County 2022 Board of Commissioners presidential race came to a close Tuesday night.  Incumbent Toni Preckwinkle was re-elected as Cook County...

Load More Stories
Menu
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Toni Preckwinkle