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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


The Illinois State Capitol on March 9, 2017, in Springfield, Illinois. The Illinois State Senate passed a bill last week that would make Daylight Saving Time the permanent standard, meaning clocks wouldn’t “fall back” in the fall.

Evanston residents and students oppose change in Daylight Saving Time

November 21, 2019

In the Evanston winter, every hour of sun counts. But in an effort to standardize time, an Illinois Senate bill would make Daylight Saving Time permanent, lengthening days. The bill amends the Time...

J.B. Pritzker speaks at an event. Pritzker defeated Gov. Bruce Rauner in the gubernatorial race Tuesday.

Know your ballot: A guide to the 2018 midterm elections

August 23, 2018

This November, many new students will be able to officially voice their political opinions for the first time in the upcoming midterm elections. But whether you’re registered to vote in Illinois or not,...

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...

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