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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

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks at a celebration of Northwestern Academy for Chicago Public Schools’ new location on the Chicago campus. On Thursday, Emanuel reaffirmed the city’s ban on official city business to North Carolina.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel reaffirms North Carolina travel ban for official business

April 13, 2017

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel reaffirmed a 2016 ban on official city business to North Carolina on Thursday, despite the state’s action to repeal its original “bathroom bill” last month. The original...

Bushra Amiwala

DePaul freshman takes on incumbent Larry Suffredin for Cook County commissioner

April 12, 2017

When Bushra Amiwala asked a classroom of largely South Asian first- and third-graders in January if they wanted to be president someday, most hands shot up. Then she asked a followup question: Who actually...

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at a town hall in January. Biss on Tuesday joined protesters at Northeastern Illinois University in demanding an end to the state’s historic budget impasse.

Biss, Pawar join NEIU rally protesting public budget cuts to Illinois universities

April 11, 2017

Northeastern Illinois University did not have class on Tuesday as a result of furloughs stemming from state budget shortfalls. The furloughs, which are also scheduled for Wednesday and May 1, come amid...

Gov. Bruce Rauner declares victory on election night celebration in 2014. Rauner unveiled plans recently to combat hate crimes in Illinois.

Rauner aims to combat hate crimes, anti-Semitic attacks in Illinois

April 11, 2017

In light of the recent nationwide attacks on Jewish community centers, synagogues and cemeteries, Gov. Bruce Rauner unveiled new plans last month to combat hate crimes across the state. Rauner announced...

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) speaks at a City Council meeting. Fiske on Monday objected to the appointment of new members to the Board of Ethics citing a potential appearance of a conflict.

City Council approves new appointees to Board of Ethics

April 10, 2017

City Council appointed two new members to the Board of Ethics and reappointed another Monday night, rounding out a contentious election season that saw numerous ethics claims from various candidates. The...

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