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The DePaulia

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The DePaulia

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The guards were hired to curb shoplifting, panhandling and hasten response times.  (Photo courtesy of Chicago Loop Alliance)

Private security guards hired to patrol State Street

Timothy Duke, Staff Writer March 12, 2018

In response to panhandling, graffiti and shoplifting in the Loop, the Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) has hired two private armed security guards to assist in the prevention and catching of such crimes and...

Billionaire and front-runner candidate for governor JB Pritzker (left), is closely followed by Chris Kennedy (middle) and State Senator Daniel Biss (right). Personal attacks have been a big part of the race.

Candidates for Governor still slinging mud

Jonathan Ballew, Assistant News Editor March 5, 2018

As the clock winds down on the gubernatorial primary, the candidates came out swinging on Thursday at the University of Chicago. The Democratic gubernatorial forum was sponsored by WBEZ, Politico and the...

Jones has the GOP scrambling to distance themselves from the Holocaust-denying candidate. 
(Photo courtesy of Associated Press)

The Nazi next door

Brian Pearlman, Nation & World Editor February 26, 2018

Arthur Jones of Lyons, Illinois, is set to become the GOP nominee for Illinois’ 3rd congressional district, despite disapproval from Illinois Republicans, including Gov. Bruce Rauner. “There is...

Veteran and amateur politicians alike showed up to support Garcia’s bid for the US House of Representatives. Garcia most recently took on Mayor Rahm Emanuel in the 2015 mayoral election and lost.
(Konrad Markowski | The DePaulia)

Chuy chomps the machine

Sahi Padmanabhan, Contributing Writer February 26, 2018

The historic Apollo’s 2000 banquet hall in Little Village was lined with monitors. The entire room seemed to be buzzing with anticipation of not only Bernie Sanders, but the Southwest Side’s own Jesús...

Morrison sports his DePaul beanie while canvassing the 15th District with Democratic congressional candidate Amanda Howland.
(Photo courtesy of Kevin Morrison)

DePaul alum challenges incumbent for Northwest suburban district

April Lane, Assistant Online Editor February 26, 2018

Since graduating from DePaul in 2013, Kevin B. Morrison has put his studies in political and environmental science into action, gaining years of experience as a community activist and organizer for Chicagoland...

Bauer’s remains, wrapped in a Chicago flag, are carried into a Bridgeport church by CPD leadership.
(Photo courtesy of the Associated Press)

Photo gallery: Chicago mourns the death of Commander Paul Bauer

Benjamin Conboy and The Associated Press February 19, 2018

On Feb. 13, Chicago Police Commander Paul Bauer was at the Thompson Center at 100 West Randolph Street for training when he heard officers call for assistance in apprehending a fleeing suspect. Noticing...

Some Chicagoans spend hours shoveling out parking spaces after snowy conditions. This spot is claimed by a Leonardo DiCaprio cardboard cutout.
(Jonathan Ballew | The DePaulia)

Photo of the week: Dibs!

Jonathan Ballew, Assistant News Editor February 19, 2018

Commentary: Around DePaul, everyone knows DIBS as that weird, creepy blue monster that roams the Student Center and makes everyone feel just a little uncomfortable. But when it snows in Chicago, residents...

A jogger braves negative temperatures to run along the Lakefront in the frigid early hours of Jan. 4. 
(Photo courtesy of Associated Press)

Chicago runners undeterred by record lows

Jonathan Ballew, Assistant News Editor January 8, 2018

With record low temperatures sweeping the nation, Chicagoans prepare for business as usual. Millions of residents will bundle up with scarves, hats and mittens ready to face the arctic temperatures on...

Kennedy, Biss and Pritzker leading the Democratic pack in governor's race

Kennedy, Biss and Pritzker leading the Democratic pack in governor’s race

Ben Conboy October 23, 2017

The Illinois gubernatorial campaign is in full swing heading into primary season. Incumbent Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, the only Republican candidate besides far-right William J. Kelly, is duking it...

If elected, DePaul sophomore Bushra Amiwala would be the first Pakistani Muslim woman to hold  public office in Cook County. (Photo courtesy of Bushra Amiwala)

Sophomore candidate for Cook County Board denies PAC funds

Benjamin Conboy, Editor in Chief October 9, 2017

Bushra Amiwala will not be bought. The DePaul sophomore running for a seat on the Cook County Board of Commissioners announced in a Facebook video earlier this week that she denied a large donation from...

Edward Ward, now DePaul alum, is pictured next to his peer Elijah Obasanya. Ed Ward announced his candidacy to be Illinois’ 10th District State Representative. (Photo courtesy of Edward Ward)

DePaul alum prepares for race to 10th District State Representative seat

Amber Colón, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2017

When Edward Ward was a student at DePaul, he made sure that his voice was heard. Now, about a year and one half after his graduation, Ward is still extremely involved in his community as he looks to fill...

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Bushra Amiwala gears up, student looks to add politics to her extracurriculars

Benjamin Conboy, Editor in Chief September 11, 2017

As the race for the Cook County’s next 13th District Commissioner heats up, DePaul sophomore Bushra Amiwala has been quietly adding fuel to the fire of her campaign. Amiwala, 19, has been steadily...

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