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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


Anti-conversion therapy activism in Illinois gains momentum alongside national movement

April 16, 2015

Illinois activists and politicians are ramping up efforts to gain votes for a state ban on so-called conversion therapy for LGBT youth in the hopes of passing the bill out of the state’s House of Representatives...

Evanston officials reflect after a year of same-sex marriage in Illinois

Evanston officials reflect after a year of same-sex marriage in Illinois

February 27, 2015

Evanston issued the most same-sex marriage licenses of Cook County suburbs in 2014, which is credited to the city’s diversity, progressive culture and close proximity to Chicago, said Mark Muenzer,...

State Rep. Greg Harris (D-Chicago) celebrates after the Illinois General Assembly voted Tuesday to legalize same-sex marriage in the state. Harris was a sponsor of the bill.

Northwestern students, Evanston representatives welcome passage of Illinois same-sex marriage bill

November 6, 2013

Northwestern students and Evanston representatives praised the passage Tuesday of a bill making Illinois the 15th state to legalize same-sex marriage. In a surprise move, the state House took up the...

A student phone banks as part of College Democrats’ push for same-sex marriage legalization in Illinois. Despite the failure of a similar bill in the spring, the group is pushing ahead with weekly events.

After setback, College Democrats push forward on Illinois same-sex marriage

September 30, 2013

Despite a setback in the Illinois House this spring, NU’s College Democrats plans to continue its advocacy for same-sex marriage in Illinois this month. The group will hold weekly phone banking sessions...

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