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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


Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl stops by Dillo Day in 2014. The mayor called the annual Mayfest event pleasant even though she received a record number of complaints from Evanston residents.

In Focus: The mayor behind the myth

March 5, 2015
“I’ve become something of an urban legend,” the mayor said. “I don’t know that that will ever change.”
Gov. Pat Quinn presents the signed Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act to the crowd gathered at the University of Illinois at Chicago Forum on Wednesday. The public ceremony included speeches from prominent state officials and lawmakers.

Illinois becomes 16th state to legalize gay marriage

November 21, 2013

Gov. Pat Quinn on Wednesday made Illinois the 16th state to legalize gay marriage, an action he said would prompt other states to adopt similar legislation. "I think that we understand in our state...

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