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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


A gender-neutral sign on a single-occupancy bathroom. A bill passed through the Illinois legislatures that would require single-occupancy restrooms be labeled as gender-neutral in public spaces.

Bill requiring equitable restroom access passes Illinois legislatures, waits approval from Pritzker

May 22, 2019

Legislation that would ensure equitable restroom access in public spaces passed through the Illinois House of Representatives on Tuesday. Sponsored by State Sen. Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) and State...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Pritzker announced a capital improvement scheme that would span six years.

Gov. Pritzker offers capital improvement scheme

May 19, 2019

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has laid out plans for a $41.5 billion capital improvement plan to be paid through tax increases on gas, ridesharing, and other parking- and transportation-related industries. NPR...

Evanston gears up as Springfield sets eyes on  marijuana legalization

Evanston gears up as Springfield sets eyes on marijuana legalization

May 9, 2019

Mayor Steve Hagerty said he expects Evanston to be one of the first municipalities to opt into the use of recreational marijuana if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's legalization plan is adopted by the Democrat-led...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, alongside other lawmakers and stakeholders, announces a major step forward to legalize cannabis, at Black United Fund of Illinois, on Saturday May 4, 2019. The bill also looks to expunge thousands of class-4 felony marijuana convictions.

Gov. Pritzker announces plan to legalize marijuana statewide by January 2020

May 5, 2019

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a proposed law Saturday that would legalize recreational marijuana in Illinois by the beginning of next year. The proposed legislation would allow adults over the age of...

Illinois senate passed Gov. J.B Pritzker’s progressive tax with a 40-19 vote.

Illinois Senate passes Gov. Pritzker’s progressive tax income, sending it to the state House

May 2, 2019

The Illinois Senate approved Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s progressive tax income plan on Wednesday. With a 40-19 vote, the proposed plan passed the three-fifths majority in the Democrat-controlled Senate...

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