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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


Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. Pritzker discussed a wide range of topics, including the legalization of recreational marijuana.

State leaders emphasize need to reduce violence in Chicago, reform the criminal justice system

October 30, 2019

CHICAGO — Governor J.B. Pritzker and Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx emphasized the need to end violence and reform the criminal justice system at Axios’ “State of the American City in Chicago”...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Pritzker announced an infrastructure plan that allocates some money to Evanston.

Pritzker announces $23.5 billion multi-year road and bridge plan as part of Rebuild Illinois

October 28, 2019

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Oct. 21 that the government intends to dedicate $23.5 billion over the next five years to improving the state’s network of roads and bridges, including $5.5 million for pavement...

Students watch the Democratic Presidential Debate at Harris Hall. The presidential hopefuls debated topics such as the impeachment, the Middle East, health care, and gun control.

Students weigh on October Democratic debate, health care policies

October 17, 2019

Tensions ran high Tuesday, as 12 presidential candidates took the stage at the fourth round of Democratic debates in Westerville, Ohio. The New York Times editor Marc Lacey and CNN anchors Erin Burnett...

D65 Board president Suni Kartha. Kartha said the communication of LGBTQ curriculum instruction to families created opt-out opportunities.

Teachers and community members speak out against LGBTQ education opt-outs

October 9, 2019

Teachers and community members spoke out about students opting out of LGBTQ+ Equity Week in Evanston/Skokie School District 65 at Monday’s policy board meeting. Some students were given an opportunity...

Verilife Medical Marijuana Dispensary on 1804 Maple Ave. From January onwards, residents of Illinois who are 21 years of age or older may partake in recreational cannabis use.

Northwestern students, officials speak on legalization of cannabis

October 8, 2019

In June, Illinois passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, legalizing the possession of up to 30 grams of cannabis for residents of Illinois who are 21 years of age or older. When the law goes into...

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