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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


State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at an event. Biss received the Democratic Party of Evanston’s endorsement for his gubernatorial campaign.

Democratic Party of Evanston endorses Biss, Suffredin among others in Democratic primaries

January 21, 2018

The Democratic Party of Evanston voted Sunday to endorse State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) for the 2018 Democratic primaries. The group announced in a Sunday news release that Cook County commissioner...

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks in Springfield on Aug. 17. Rauner on Friday pledged to oppose legislation that would allow the state to cover abortions for its employees.

Rauner threatens to veto bill allowing state funding for abortions

April 16, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner on Friday pledged to oppose legislation that would allow Illinois to cover abortions for state employees and Medicaid recipients. The bill, introduced by Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago)...

A cannabis leaf. Legislation introduced last week would legalize recreational marijuana in Illinois to help ease the budget deficit.

Lawmakers propose legalizing recreational marijuana to help ease budget deficit

March 29, 2017

Bills introduced last week by two state lawmakers who represent small parts of Evanston would legalize recreational marijuana in Illinois. The two bills — one introduced by state Rep. Kelly Cassidy...

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...

PharmaCannis is Evanston’s medical marijuana dispensary located at 1804 Maple Ave. The Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday to create a ticket-based system to fine people caught with small amounts of marijuana rather than arrest them.

Illinois House passes marijuana decriminalization bill, governor’s decision pending

May 19, 2016

A bill that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana and establish a new marijuana intoxication standard for driving passed the state House of Representatives on Wednesday, and now...

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