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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

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Illinois to vote on pension-related constitutional amendment

October 26, 2012

Illinois voters will decide in less than two weeks the future of a proposed amendment to the state constition regarding the threshold needed to pass pension increases. The amendment, HJRCA 49, would...

Rep. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) (left) explains his view on progressive tax as Republican candidate Glen Farkas (right) listens. The two 9th District candidates spelled out their views during a Sunday debate hosted by the League of Women Voters at Wilmette Village Hall.

State senate candidates debate fiscal policy, gun control

October 22, 2012

State Rep. Daniel Biss (D-Skokie) and Republican challenger Glenn Farkas, both vying to represent Evanston in the Illinois General Assembly, debated fiscal reform, taxes and gun control at a debate...

Glenn Farkas (second from left), the Republican challenger for Illinois 9th District state senate seat, speaks at a debate-like forum hosted by the Central Street Neighbors Association on Thursday. Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl (left) represented Farkas’s opponent, state Sen. Daniel Biss (D) at the event.

State-level candidates debate in Evanston forum

October 19, 2012

The Central Street Neighbors Association hosted a forum Thursday night for several Illinois House and state senate candidates in an Evanston middle school. Nearly 50 people met at Haven Middle School...

Pride parade goes off without a hitch

June 28, 2012
PRIDEChicago hosted the city's 43rd Annual Pride Parade on Sunday, with a record-high attendance and a longer parade route.
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