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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

Democrat Michael Madigan re-elected House Speaker

January 10, 2019

Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) was re-elected as the head of the house Wednesday days before Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker’s inauguration. After a four-year battle with outgoing...

Ald. Eleanor Revelle (7th) speaks at a rally protesting a proposed easement at the Canal Shores Golf Course. The easement would harm the area’s ecology and “effectively destroy” the freeway.

Protestors organize against golf course easement proposal

November 11, 2018

Golfers, dog walkers and local residents rallied on the 10th hole of the Canal Shores Golf Course just north of Evanston to protest plans to pave a road in a section of the course. The Dick Keefe Development...

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks in Springfield on Aug. 17. Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) said the new budget plan balances Rauner’s proposed $37.3 billion budget.

Senate Democrats push through state budget plan

May 24, 2017

The Illinois Senate passed Tuesday a budget plan, which includes an income tax increase and an appropriation plan. The bills were passed after months of back-and-forth across the Senate aisle over proposals...

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) at a meet and greet in March. Biss was a co-sponsor of the Trust Act, which he said will help keep Illinois immigrant families safe.

Immigration protection bill passes in Illinois Senate

May 4, 2017

The Illinois State Senate approved a bill Thursday that would prevent state law enforcement agencies from aiding in immigration enforcement actions without a warrant. The act, which passed by a vote...

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at a town hall in January. Over the past few days, Biss has ramped up efforts in his gubernatorial campaign.

State Sen. Daniel Biss releases campaign finance report, supports immigration bill

April 5, 2017

As State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) gears up for the gubernatorial race, over the past few days the candidate has released his first quarter campaign finance reports and backed a bill to support immigrants...

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