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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

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks in July. The Evanston native on Friday picked State Rep. Litesa Wallace (D-Rockford) as his new running mate in the Illinois gubernatorial election.

Biss selects state representative Wallace as new running mate

September 8, 2017

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) announced State Rep. Litesa Wallace (D-Rockford) as his lieutenant governor in the Illinois gubernatorial election on Friday, two days after splitting with his former...

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at a town hall in January. Biss helped sponsor a bill, which is awaiting Governor approval, that would prevent health insurance companies from denying coverage to people with pre-existing conditions.

Biss joins fight to prevent denial of pre-existing conditions in Illinois

June 14, 2017

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) joined other Illinois legislators in attempts to prevent health insurance companies from denying coverage or giving higher premiums to those with pre-existing conditions. Although...

Democrats lose supermajority in Illinois House

November 10, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner and state Republicans broke the Democrats’ supermajority in the Illinois House late Tuesday night, getting rid of the opposing party's veto power. Republicans remain the minority...

Despite not passing 2016 budget, Democrats advance 2017’s budget

May 27, 2016

The Illinois House of Representatives passed a state budget for next fiscal year late Wednesday, despite not passing the budget for 2016 and heavy criticism from Republicans. The proposed budget for...

Illinois Senate passes automatic voter registration bill

May 24, 2016

The Illinois Senate passed a measure sponsored by Evanston representatives last Thursday that would automatically register state residents to vote when they receive their driver’s licenses. Sen. Daniel...

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