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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) shared the grim state of Illinois' budget at a Northwestern University Political Union event Monday night.

Illinois Senator Biss talks state budget at Political Union

March 4, 2013

"Things suck." That’s what State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) repeated during a round table discussion Monday night. The Northwestern University Political Union invited Biss to join a group of...

Illinois Senate passes same-sex marriage, bill heads to House

Illinois Senate passes same-sex marriage, bill heads to House

February 14, 2013

The Illinois Senate passed legislation Thursday that would allow same-sex marriage statewide, a Valentine’s Day triumph for some Northwestern students and an Evanston alderman. “Obviously it’s...

State Sen. Jeffrey Schoenberg is leaving office after deciding not to run for re-election in November 2011. Current State Rep. Daniel Biss (D-17th) easily won Schoenberg's seat in this past November's election.

State Senator Schoenberg leaves office to pursue work in philanthropy

January 7, 2013

State Sen. Jeffrey Schoenberg (D-9th) will now devote his time to philanthropy after a 22-year career in public office. State Rep. Daniel Biss (D-17th) won Schoenberg's seat with his endorsement...

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