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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


J.B. Pritzker speaks at an event. The billionaire businessman received an endorsement from former president Barack Obama.

Obama endorses Pritzker, Stratton, in gubernatorial race

August 2, 2018

Former president Barack Obama has endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker and his running mate Juliana Stratton ahead of November’s midterm elections. Obama tweeted out a list of...

Gov. Bruce Rauner declares victory on election night in 2014. Rauner said he will approve the state’s budget that passed the Illinois House on Thursday by a 97-18 vote.

Illinois lawmakers pass state budget, Rauner set for approval

June 1, 2018

After years of sharp partisan differences, Illinois senators overwhelmingly approved a new spending plan Thursday, paving the way for a full budget to be in place ahead of the next fiscal year for the...

The capitol building in Springfield, Illinois. Illinois became the 37th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution on Wednesday.

Illinois House approves Equal Rights Amendment

May 31, 2018

The Illinois House voted 72-45 on Wednesday to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution, becoming the 37th state to greenlight the amendment designed to guarantee equal rights...

 J.B. Pritzker speaks at the Celtic Knot Tuesday. The Democratic gubernatorial candidate discussed his views on policy issues at the campaign event presented by the Evanston chapter of Action for a Better Tomorrow.

Pritzker speaks on policy issues, campaign financing at Celtic Knot campaign event

May 22, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker spoke at the Celtic Knot on Tuesday, outlining his views on policy issues such as health care and Illinois’ tax system. The campaign event, presented...

Protesters gather in Springfield to fight against systemic racism and poverty. The Poor People’s Campaign held the rally Monday, and a bus of Evanston-area residents attended.

Evanston residents protest systemic racism, poverty in Springfield

May 22, 2018

A bus of Evanston and other North Shore protesters drove to Springfield for a statewide rally against systemic racism and poverty Monday. Almost 400 people attended the rally organized by the Poor...

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