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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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President Donald Trump on Jan. 31 announces Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch in the East Room of the White House. Illinois Democrats in January introduced a bill to protect access to abortion clinics in response to last year’s election.

Illinois Democrats seek to protect abortion access

February 9, 2017

Illinois Democrats are trying to send a message to President Donald Trump through a state bill aimed at protecting access to abortion clinics. The bill, introduced to the Illinois House in January by...

Chris Kennedy speaks at a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new development in June 2016 in Chicago. Kennedy announced Wednesday that he is running for Illinois governor.

Kellogg alumnus Chris Kennedy announces gubernatorial bid

February 9, 2017

Chris Kennedy (Kellogg ’94) announced his Illinois gubernatorial bid in a video message Wednesday. Kennedy, the son of the late Robert F. Kennedy, had been rumored to be considering a run for some time. Along...

Biss introduces bill requiring presidential candidates in Illinois to release tax returns

February 8, 2017

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) introduced a bill Tuesday that would bar presidential candidates from appearing on the ballot in Illinois if they had not released tax returns. The bill is “designed...

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan holds a press conference in Chicago in 2011. Madigan sent a letter to Gov. Bruce Rauner on Tuesday urging him to not enforce several of President Donald Trump’s executive orders limiting immigration.

State attorney general presses Gov. Bruce Rauner on immigration executive orders

February 8, 2017

Attorney General Lisa Madigan sent a letter to Gov. Bruce Rauner on Tuesday urging him to not enforce several of President Donald Trump’s executive orders, including one limiting immigration. According...

Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) at a city meeting Monday night. After eight years on City Council, Tendam is one of five candidates vying to be Evanston’s next mayor.

Tendam hopes to convey experience, dedication to city in mayoral race

February 7, 2017

When Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) moved to Evanston 23 years ago, something inside him changed. “I never thought I could be in public office — by nature I’m kind of an introvert, reserved,” said Tendam,...

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