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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


U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) speaks at the Feinberg School of Medicine. He and other politicians introduced legislation that would increase federal research funding over the next five years.

Politicians announce legislation to increase federal research funding

April 16, 2019

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) along with U.S. Reps. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) and Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) announced legislation Monday that would consistently increase federal research funding over the next...

A student using a Juul.

Criticized for their marketing towards youth, Juul suspends most e-cigarette flavors

November 28, 2018

Bowing to recent pressure from the Food and Drug Administration, e-cigarette manufacturers like Juul Labs will suspend sales of most e-cigarette pod flavors. The change follows criticism from the public...

An inmate is escorted back to his East Block cell after spending time in the yard at San Quentin State Prison. Reducing the U.S. prison population now has bipartisan support.

Students, professors agree prison reform is needed

October 24, 2018

Ahead of the November midterm elections, Daily reporters are speaking to voters about issues they’ll take to the polls. In this article, students and professors discuss prison reform. The United States...

Christine Blasey Ford, center, is sworn in before testifying to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 27. Ford is one of three women to accuse Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct.

Durbin expresses support of Ford, FBI investigation into Kavanaugh

September 30, 2018

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said he will oppose the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court on Friday, speaking alongside other members of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Durbin...

Lake Street Church, 607 Lake St. Lake Street Church, led by Woolf, raised $6000 to help black families with rent and groceries.

Daughter of Salvadoran woman seeking refuge in Evanston will not be immediately deported

May 25, 2018

A Salvadoran 21-year-old who was separated from her family members before they found refuge in an Evanston church will be able to remain in the U.S. until her case is reviewed by the 5th Circuit Court...

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