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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 social services cuts to continue with lack of state budget

February 21, 2016

Illinois Budget Crisis Putting pressure on the governor to pass the state budget is the only way to prevent further cuts to state social services, local and state officials said. As the Illinois...

Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks to a crowd after he was elected governor in 2014. He delivered his annual budget address Wednesday, calling for progress on the stalemate that has lasted for eight months.

Rauner proposes options for budget stalemate in annual address

February 18, 2016

Illinois Budget Crisis Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his annual budget address Wednesday afternoon, giving an ultimatum to state Democrats: implement reforms to save costs outside the budget, or give...

Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks to a crowd of supporters the night he was elected governor of Illinois. Rauner gave his second State of the State address Wednesday morning.

Rauner calls for compromise in State of the State address

January 28, 2016

As Illinois nears the end of its seventh month without a budget, Gov. Bruce Rauner focused on the need for bipartisan cooperation while pushing for changes that he says the state needs to become economically...

Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington talks with community members about gun violence. Eddington presented at City Council Monday night about obtaining tasers equipped with cameras for the city’s officers.

City Council approves EPD to purchase additional camera-equipped tasers

January 26, 2016

City Council approved the Evanston Police Department’s request to purchase additional tasers during Monday’s council meeting, ensuring each officer will be in possession of one while on duty. The...

Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks to a crowd of supporters on Nov. 4, 2014, the night he was elected governor of Illinois. Rauner signed a bill this week releasing motor fuel tax revenue to local governments, including Evanston.

Gov. Bruce Rauner approves release of fuel tax revenue to local governments

December 10, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis Evanston will soon receive motor fuel tax revenue withheld by the state for more than five months during the Illinois budget impasse after Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill...

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