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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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Despite the TEAACH Act’s historical significance, teachers find it difficult to implement at ETHS.

In its second year, TEAACH Act faces implementation challenges at ETHS

February 15, 2024

When Evanston Township High School junior Mia Darer visited Taiwan for the first time over a year ago, she said it was life-changing. She met family members she didn’t know she had, enjoyed cultural...

Advocates say that implementation of the Pretrial Fairness Act has been an overall success.

Illinois justice system begins to see impacts four months after eliminating cash bail

January 18, 2024

In September, Illinois became the first state in the country to eliminate cash bail. Four months later, advocates, researchers, and the public are seeing the reform’s effects.  The state legislature...

While some have applauded Invest in Kids for giving students more flexibility in school choice, many Evanston-area lawmakers have criticized the tax credit program for diverting funding from the state’s coffers.

Public school advocates celebrate end of controversial Invest in Kids scholarship program

November 15, 2023

The Illinois General Assembly did not extend the Invest in Kids Scholarship Tax Credit Program at its Nov. 9 fall veto session. The program, which provides indirect state support for qualifying students...

An illustration depicting types of phones on the left, with an outline of Illinois to the right. Pins on Illinois mark out 988 Lifeline crisis centers.

‘There’s no one-size-fits-all solution’: Over a year after the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s national implementation, local and statewide measures lag behind

November 8, 2023

Content warning: This article has mentions of suicidal ideation.  The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, launched nationally in July 2022...

A new Illinois law aims to protect the children of influencers.

Illinois legislation first to protect the children of influencers

September 27, 2023

Last month, Illinois became the first state to pass legislation that entitles the children of influencers to a percentage of their parents' earnings from content they’re featured in. Senate Bill 1782...

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