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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

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

The Daily Northwestern


Demonstrators march near the Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield. A group of 31 people was arrested Tuesday night after refusing to leave the building once it closed.

Northwestern student arrested in Springfield budget protest

May 31, 2017

A Northwestern student was arrested Tuesday night outside Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office after joining a protest to highlight the negative ramifications of Illinois’ historic budget impasse. Medill...

Despite not passing 2016 budget, Democrats advance 2017’s budget

May 27, 2016

The Illinois House of Representatives passed a state budget for next fiscal year late Wednesday, despite not passing the budget for 2016 and heavy criticism from Republicans. The proposed budget for...

State political leaders open negotiations in fifth month without a budget

December 2, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis Top Illinois political leaders met Tuesday in Springfield for the first time since May to negotiate the five-month state budget impasse. At the urging of political reform...

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