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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


In Focus: As student mental health concerns rise, parents and social workers worry District 65 services aren’t equitable

In Focus: As student mental health concerns rise, parents and social workers worry District 65 services aren’t equitable

May 31, 2019

Margaret Rothe has met with children from almost every elementary and middle school in Evanston during her 25 years as a social worker in Evanston/Skokie School District 65. By now, she’s working...

The Weekly: A history of the Harley Clarke mansion

The Weekly: A history of the Harley Clarke mansion

May 26, 2019

HEENA SRIVASTAVA: From The Daily Northwestern, I’m Heena Srivastava. Welcome to The Weekly. In this podcast, we’ll fill you in on the latest news and give you a deeper look at Evanston’s most...

Elyse Jones waters marijuana clones at a medical marijuana dispensary in San Jose, Calif., where marijuana is legalized. In Illinois, any person convicted of possessing more than 10 grams or those accused of selling the drug can face prison time.

Democratic-controlled Illinois sets eyes on marijuana legalization

February 24, 2019

Last week, the Evanston Police Department seized over 500 grams of marijuana, including THC-laced Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, arresting their owner. While legalizing possession of that many grams might not...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker at an event in Chicago on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019. In anticipation of his proposed budget for fiscal year 2020, the Pritzker administration is forecasting a $3.2 billion deficit.

Pritzker faces larger deficit than expected going into Illinois budget proposal

February 15, 2019

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration estimated a steep fiscal deficit of $3.2 billion for Illinois, placing the blame on his predecessor, former Gov. Bruce Rauner. According to a Feb. 7 report by...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at an event. Pritzker’s administration proposed a vape tax to help cover Illinois’ budget deficit

Gov. Pritzker considering vape tax to reduce deficit

February 11, 2019

In their first budget proposal, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his administration are considering a tax on e-cigarettes to generate revenue for Illinois. Deputy Gov. Dan Hynes told Politico that the budget...

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