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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

While some have applauded Invest in Kids for giving students more flexibility in school choice, many Evanston-area lawmakers have criticized the tax credit program for diverting funding from the state’s coffers.

Public school advocates celebrate end of controversial Invest in Kids scholarship program

November 15, 2023

The Illinois General Assembly did not extend the Invest in Kids Scholarship Tax Credit Program at its Nov. 9 fall veto session. The program, which provides indirect state support for qualifying students...

Protesters gathered outside of Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s (D-Ill.) Evanston home Tuesday to call for her support of a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.

Protesters call for Schakowsky to support ceasefire, end U.S. aid to Israel

November 7, 2023

Protesters gathered outside of Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s (D-Ill.) home in Evanston Tuesday evening, calling for the congresswoman to publicly support a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and the end of U.S....

Mike Johnson was appointed speaker of the House after The House of Representatives went without a speaker for three weeks. Several Illinois officials have publicly responded to the appointment.

Illinois officials react to new House Speaker appointment

October 25, 2023

Following the appointment of U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) as the new speaker of the House on Wednesday, several Illinois officials released statements on the new role. The House of Representatives...

Activists and politicians from Evanston and Chicago gathered to support abortion rights on Sunday.

‘We can win this battle:’ Evanston residents, politicians rally for abortion rights

October 16, 2023

Content Warning: This story contains mentions of sexual assault. Poet and dancer Sunshine Lombré shared a spoken word piece about reproductive rights and sexual violence to a crowd of listeners dressed...

A group of people walk down a street holding signs.

Captured: Evanston’s 2023 Pro-Choice Rally and March

October 16, 2023

Welcome to The Daily’s photo blog: Captured. This is a space for The Daily’s photographers to share their best work, including photos from weekend performances and events around the community. You...

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