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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

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker and former University President Morton Schapiro among those to receive honorary degrees from NU in June

April 2, 2023

Northwestern will award five individuals — including Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and former University President Morton Schapiro — with honorary degrees, the University announced in a news release...

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Pritzker to give 2023 commencement address, receive Honorary Doctor of Laws

March 15, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker (Pritzker ’93) will be this year’s commencement speaker, the University announced in a news release Wednesday. He will address Northwestern’s Class of 2023 on June 12 at Ryan Field. “We’re...

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Illinois to mandate paid leave for all workers

February 20, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he will sign a bill requiring employers to let workers earn and use at least 40 hours of paid leave annually starting in 2024, according to a Jan. 11 press release. It will apply...

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Pritzker proposes 2024 fiscal year budget, focuses on education and behavioral health

February 15, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered his State of the State address Wednesday, proposing budget allocations for the 2024 fiscal year and highlighting plans to improve access to education and behavioral health...

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CROWN Act goes into effect to protect against hair discrimination in Illinois

February 9, 2023

The Illinois Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair Act went into effect Jan. 1, protecting people of color from workplace and school discrimination on the basis of hairstyle and texture....

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