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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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Five students in custody after Highland Park High School enters lockdown

April 4, 2023

Content warning: This story contains mentions of gun violence. Highland Park High School went into lockdown following an anonymous report of a student with a gun Tuesday morning, according to Highland...

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Brandon Johnson elected Chicago mayor

April 4, 2023

Cook County Board Commissioner for the 1st District Brandon Johnson won the Chicago mayoral runoff at 51.42% of the vote with 99% of precincts reporting Tuesday night, with former Chicago Public Schools...

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Vallas, Johnson advance to Chicago mayoral election runoff

March 1, 2023

Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will face off in the April 4 runoff election for mayor of Chicago following the first round of voting Tuesday, according to the Associated Press. No candidate won more...

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Illinois to mandate paid leave for all workers

February 20, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he will sign a bill requiring employers to let workers earn and use at least 40 hours of paid leave annually starting in 2024, according to a Jan. 11 press release. It will apply...

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Pritzker proposes 2024 fiscal year budget, focuses on education and behavioral health

February 15, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered his State of the State address Wednesday, proposing budget allocations for the 2024 fiscal year and highlighting plans to improve access to education and behavioral health...

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