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President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden participate in the final presidential debate at Belmont University, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Trump, Biden face off in final presidential debate

Nika Schoonover, Print Managing Editor October 23, 2020

In an event that lacked the rancor and chaos of the first debate, President Donald Trump and former vice president Joe Biden portrayed their different visions for the nation in the final presidential debate...

People wait in line to early vote at the Loop Super Site in downtown Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Political Science professors discuss 2020 election in a virtual panel

Nika Schoonover, Print Managing Editor October 23, 2020

Less than two weeks ahead of election day, the Political Science Department held a panel Thursday to discuss pertinent issues of the upcoming 2020 presidential election. The event was held virtually and...

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden looks to supporters and members of the press while arriving to a campaign event Friday, Oct. 16. 2020 in Southfield, Mich. (Nicole Hester/Ann Arbor News via AP)

Healthcare magnified as candidates compete for the most effective plan

Rebecca Meluch, News Editor October 18, 2020

Candidates’ policies on healthcare are usually emphasized in any presidential election. But as the 2020 presidential election takes the stage amid a global pandemic that has taken the lives of over 200,000...

In this Feb. 7, 2019, file photo, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker answers questions during a news conference in the governor's office at the state Capitol in Springfield, Ill. Pritzker says he has "no concerns at all" about a media report that federal authorities are investigating a property tax break he got by taking toilets out of a Chicago mansion he owns. The billionaire told reporters Wednesday, April 24, 2019 he's certain that any review would show "all the rules were followed" in the tax appeal.

Illinois Fair Tax, explained

Nicole Shih October 18, 2020

A major question will appear on the ballot in Illinois that could have an impact on how much you have to pay for the income tax. Illinois voters will be deciding whether to amend the current flat-rate...

People wait in a long line to cast ballots for the general election at an early voting location at the Renaissance Austin Hotel on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Gen Z voters to bring new perspective to upcoming election

Nadia Carolina Hernandez, Former Editor in Chief October 18, 2020

Generation Z voters will be a significant demographic in the upcoming election.  “There's about 24 million Gen Z members who are eligible to vote so that's about 10 percent of the electorate,”...

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at Michigan State Fairgrounds in Novi, Mich., Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Leftists struggle with voting ‘blue’ as Democrats court moderates, conservatives

Ella Lee, Print Managing Editor October 18, 2020

On Election Day, Ben Jaeger won’t head to the polls. He’s not voting early, and he hasn’t requested a ballot by mail — nor does he intend to. Jaeger, a member of DePaul Socialists, is not voting...

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he walks to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Washington, before departing for a campaign rally in Middletown, Pa.

OPINION: Trump’s treatment of reporters can’t go unchecked

Corey Schmidt, Copy Editor October 11, 2020

Republican, Democrat or Independent, it is easy to say that President Donald Trump has an interesting relationship with the press, occasionally even insulting them — an action that he should be held...

Vice President Mike Pence looks at Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., as she answers a question during the vice presidential debate Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at Kingsbury Hall on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, Pool)

Harris, Pence face off in vice presidential debate

Troy Bissonnette October 9, 2020

Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris squared off Wednesday night in the only vice presidential debate, moderated by USA Today’s Susan Page in Salt Lake City. The candidates were separated...

In this combination image of two photos showing both President Donald Trump, left, and former Vice President Joe Biden during the first presidential debate Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at Case Western University and Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Chaotic first presidential debate leaves DePaul students disappointed

Damita Menezes October 4, 2020

It was unlike any presidential debate before — filled with name calling and constant interruptions.  “Will you shut up man? It’s hard to get any word with this clown,” said Joe Biden when President...

In this Nov. 8, 2016, file photo, residents of Chicago' 33rd Ward mark their ballots at Marie's Golden Cue pool hall. An embarrassing mistake in Illinois’ automatic voter registration system could mean deportation, criminal charges or both for a handful of people who cast recent ballots.

Chicago poll workers won’t be able to enforce mask usage

Paige Haeffele October 2, 2020

Poll workers will not be able to enforce mask usage, according to Frank Herrera of the Cook County Clerk’s communications office. “We cannot turn a voter away who refuses to wear one. If that...

Moderator Chris Wallace of Fox News listens as President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate former Vice President Joe Biden participate in the first presidential debate Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at Case Western University and Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Trump, Biden face off in chaotic first debate

Nika Schoonover, Print Managing Editor September 30, 2020

President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden faced each other for the first time Tuesday night in the first debate of the 2020 presidential election. During the 90-minute debate, the candidates...

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