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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


A concertgoer waves a rainbow flag while sitting on the shoulders of another participant.

Lori Lightfoot talks LGBTQ+ rights at Pride in The Park Chicago, headlined by The Chainsmokers and Alesso

June 27, 2022

Annual music festival Pride in The Park Chicago welcomed several artists this weekend, including the Chainsmokers and Alesso, in addition to speakers like Chicago's first openly gay mayor Lori Lightfoot. The...

A gender-neutral sign on a single-occupancy bathroom. A bill passed through the Illinois legislatures that would require single-occupancy restrooms be labeled as gender-neutral in public spaces.

Bill requiring equitable restroom access passes Illinois legislatures, waits approval from Pritzker

May 22, 2019

Legislation that would ensure equitable restroom access in public spaces passed through the Illinois House of Representatives on Tuesday. Sponsored by State Sen. Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) and State...

Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin, who represents Evanston, speaks at a town hall event last month. Suffredin endorsed businessman Steve Hagerty in Evanston's mayoral race Wednesday.

Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin endorses businessman Steve Hagerty for Evanston mayor

March 10, 2017

Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin endorsed businessman Steve Hagerty in the Evanston mayoral race Wednesday. In an email statement, Suffredin said he was impressed with Hagerty’s background...

Khadine Bennett speaks at a forum hosted by State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) and State Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston). Panelist told the audience advocacy groups are doubling their efforts to combat policies from the new presidential administration.

Panel discusses civil liberties in Trump era

February 28, 2017

Local lawmakers and activists told an audience at a discussion Monday evening that advocacy groups are doubling their efforts to combat policies from the new presidential administration. State Sen....

Equality Illinois endorses Mark Tendam for Evanston mayor

February 26, 2017

Equality Illinois, a statewide political action committee advocating for the rights of LGBTQ people, endorsed Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) for mayor of Evanston, the organization announced Friday. The group...

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