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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


Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl speaks at Thursday night’s town hall meeting. Tisdahl said she is concerned about the effects of the state budget impasse on Evanston.

Mayor Tisdahl discusses crime, state budget crisis at town hall

May 27, 2016

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl discussed recent crime incidents in the city, as well as problems Evanston is having due to the state budget crisis at a town hall Thursday night. The city is experiencing limited...

Despite not passing 2016 budget, Democrats advance 2017’s budget

May 27, 2016

The Illinois House of Representatives passed a state budget for next fiscal year late Wednesday, despite not passing the budget for 2016 and heavy criticism from Republicans. The proposed budget for...

Illinois Senate passes automatic voter registration bill

May 24, 2016

The Illinois Senate passed a measure sponsored by Evanston representatives last Thursday that would automatically register state residents to vote when they receive their driver’s licenses. Sen. Daniel...

PharmaCannis is Evanston’s medical marijuana dispensary located at 1804 Maple Ave. The Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday to create a ticket-based system to fine people caught with small amounts of marijuana rather than arrest them.

Illinois House passes marijuana decriminalization bill, governor’s decision pending

May 19, 2016

A bill that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana and establish a new marijuana intoxication standard for driving passed the state House of Representatives on Wednesday, and now...

Gov. Bruce Rauner gives a thumbs up after giving his first speech as governor on Monday Jan. 12, 2015, at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield. The governor vetoed a union negotiations bill Monday.

Rauner vetoes attempt to move forward in union negotiations

May 16, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed a bill Monday that would have sent currently-stalled union negotiations to arbitration, saying the action would have robbed taxpayers of their voice in the process. The state...

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