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The Daily Northwestern

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


Searle Hall, home to the University Health Service. Northwestern will continue its partnership with Aetna as insurance markets prepare for expected premium hikes this fall.

NU secures modest increase in student premium as markets prepare for rate hikes

May 14, 2018

Northwestern has renewed its contract with Aetna, securing a modest premium increase as insurers prepare to charge more in comparable markets after the repeal of the individual mandate. The University’s...

Letter to the Editor: Medical costs should be public information

March 18, 2018

When you buy a new pair of shoes or go grocery shopping, you know exactly what you will be paying, down to the last cent. Even if you’re unsure, pricing information is easily accessible — whether it...

Northwestern's endowment will not immediately be affected by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The bill enacts a 1.4 percent excise tax on net investment for some private colleges.

Republican tax bill spares Northwestern’s $9.8 billion endowment

December 28, 2017

Northwestern narrowly escaped a new endowment income tax as Republicans passed the most sweeping rewrite of the tax code in decades, bringing into question the future of University expenditure and investment...

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) encourages attendees to share information on resources with friends and family. Schakowsky spoke Saturday at “Helping Hands,” a local inaugural event meant to make residents more aware of the social welfare services available to them.

Residents turn to local representatives for help with social welfare services

November 6, 2017

In light of federal efforts to dismantle some social welfare programs, local officials and representatives held an inaugural resource fair Saturday to alleviate residents’ concerns about accessing services. “Helping...

Evanston Public Library connects residents to Affordable Care Act resources

November 1, 2017

Affordable Care Act navigator Laura Jones Macknin has worked with Evanston Public Library for over a year, and said she has altered outreach and marketing efforts this year due to a shorter ACA open enrollment...

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