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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


Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks in Springfield on Aug. 17. Rauner signed a bill on Friday aiming to attract out-of-state teachers to Illinois.

Gov. Bruce Rauner signs bill to help out-of-state teachers obtain licenses in Illinois

January 11, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner made a move to attract out-of-state teachers to Illinois on Friday, signing into law a bill that will make it easier to obtain in-state licenses. The bipartisan bill — signed by...

Senate leadership reveals state budget legislation package

January 10, 2017

Leaders in the Illinois Senate presented a package of bills meant to help the General Assembly pass a budget on Monday. Sen. President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) and Senate minority leader Christine...

The General Assembly is set to meet at the state capitol in Springfield next week. Illinois is again without a budget after a stopgap spending bill ran out on Dec. 31.

Illinois begins 2017 without a state budget after temporary plan expires

January 6, 2017

This year started on a familiar foot for the state of Illinois. For the second time in as many years, Illinois is without a budget or a spending plan. After a yearlong budget impasse, a stopgap budget...

Republican candidate for governor Bruce Rauner declares victory at Rauner's election night celebration at the Hilton Chicago. Rauner said he would not attend the inauguration of Donald Trump this month.

Gov. Bruce Rauner will not go to Trump inauguration

January 5, 2017

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner will not attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, with a spokesperson saying he will instead focus on negotiating a state budget. Inaugurations have long...

Chicago Ald. Ameya Pawar becomes first to declare 2018 bid for Illinois governor

January 5, 2017

Chicago Ald. Ameya Pawar (47th) announced through a tweet on Tuesday his intent to run for governor of Illinois in 2018, becoming the first to enter the running for the Democratic nomination. Pawar...

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