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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


Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks to his supporters after he was elected governor of Illinois on Nov. 4, 2014. Rauner’s plan to put a redistricting referendum on the ballot was shot down by the Supreme Court of Illinois.

Illinois Supreme Court rejects redistricting referendum

September 20, 2016

The attempt backed by Gov. Bruce Rauner to put on the Illinois ballot a referendum that would ask voters to allow a possible redrawing of district boundaries was shot down and rejected a future rehearing...

Rauner vetoes automatic voter registration bill despite bipartisan support from legislators

August 15, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed a voter registration bill Friday that would have automatically registered voters seeking a new or updated license, saying the law would be at odds with federal law. The bill,...

Businesses to receive equal opportunity with Rauner’s executive order

July 22, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner signed an executive order last Wednesday to ensure all Illinois businesses looking to contract with the state will receive equal opportunity. According to the governor’s news release,...

Rauner signs temporary budget to alleviate year-long stalemate

June 30, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a stopgap budget Thursday that will fund the state until January, compromising with lawmakers a full year after Illinois began operating without a spending plan. The six-month...

State Senator Daniel Biss addresses roughly 70 local residents at an Evanston town hall meeting Tuesday evening focused on the state budget impasse. Biss broke down the circumstances behind the impasse, explaining what has happened in Springfield since Gov. Bruce Rauner entered office.

State officials break down state budget impasse, other unresolved issues at Evanston town hall meeting

June 15, 2016

When state Rep. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) said she was “irked” by the media's reporting that there is no compromise or collaboration in Springfield amid the budget impasse, some locals saw the issue...

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