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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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Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks at an event. Rauner said during his annual budget address urged state senators to consider a permanent property tax freeze to go along with a proposed permanent increase in the state income tax.

Gov. Bruce Rauner voices limited support for Senate budget plan in annual address

February 15, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner said he would not support several aspects of a “grand bargain” budget plan put together by state Senate leaders during his annual budget address Wednesday. Rauner — speaking...

Mayoral candidate Steve Hagerty at his campaign kick-off event in October. On Tuesday, outgoing Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl endorsed Hagerty as her potential successor.

Tisdahl endorses Hagerty for mayor

February 15, 2017

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl endorsed Steve Hagerty — a businessman who has pledged to build on her legacy — as her successor Tuesday. Hagerty, who has lived in Evanston for 17 years, said he...

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks at an Open Communities event Sunday. Schakowsky called on local activists to keep “standing up for justice” at the event.

Schakowsky, activists encourage political engagement at community event

February 13, 2017

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) and local activists called on community members to stay united and keep “standing up for justice” during an event Sunday in Evanston. More than 300 people packed...

A few Democratic state representatives introduced legislation last week to increase protections for immigrants in Illinois. The bill would no longer require schools, medical facilities and places of worship to give access to federal immigration authorities or local law enforcement working on their behalf.

State Democrats introduce bills to increase protections for immigrants

February 12, 2017

Illinois lawmakers introduced a bill on Wednesday that would expand the state’s protections for its immigrant population. Bills introduced to the Illinois House would no longer require schools, medical...

Ald. Brian Miller (9th) speaks at a forum for mayoral candidates Thursday evening. The three candidates in attendance discussed how to work with state and federal officials and town-gown relations in the future at a forum Thursday evening.

Mayoral candidates discuss relationship with state, federal officials

February 10, 2017

Evanston’s mayoral and city clerk candidates discussed town-gown relations and how to work with state and federal officials in the future at a forum Thursday evening. The forum, held at Haven Middle...

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