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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


Gabel sponsors resolution to unite local groups in fight against hunger, poverty

May 20, 2014

State Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston) has sponsored a resolution in the Illinois House of Representatives aiming to unite the visions of various state groups toward developing an approach that would...

Ridesharing service Uber connects users with drivers through a smartphone app. Uber and other rideshare companies have expressed opposition toward a state bill that would impose new regulations on their operations.

Ridesharers voice opposition to bill that implements new regulations

May 14, 2014

An Illinois state bill that would impose new regulations on rideshare businesses has been met with opposition from companies that provide the service, including Uber and Lyft. The bill calls for ordinances...

The fire station on Emerson Street is one of five in Evanston. City officials are worried legislation being considered by the Illinois General Assembly would give them less control over fire department staffing decisions.

Evanston officials express opposition to fire staffing bill

April 30, 2014

Evanston officials took a strong stance this month against a proposed Illinois bill that would give local leaders less power in determining the appropriate number of firefighters and paramedics in their...

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) hosted a town hall meeting at the Evanston Public Library on Monday. He discussed issues related to income tax and pension reform.

Biss discusses state income tax, pension funding at Evanston town hall

April 21, 2014

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) discussed changing Illinois’ flat-rate income tax to a graduated one in a town hall meeting Monday night. Biss called the present code “idiosyncratic,” telling...

Illinois Senate passes Big Ten bill on to House

April 4, 2014

The Illinois Senate passed a bill this week that would create a committee to study the possibility of adding another Illinois school to the Big Ten Conference. "It presents ... another affordable...

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