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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


State Rep. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) speaks alongside Ald. James Cappleman of Chicago’s 46th ward at a demonstration Monday morning against the closure of affordable housing in north Chicago for senior citizens. More than 60 people protested outside the Evanston headquarters of Presbyterian Homes.

Politicians rally to support local affordable housing for seniors

October 5, 2015

Senior citizens and local politicians converged outside an Evanston-based retirement community Monday morning pleading for the survival of its affordable housing program in Chicago after threats of closure. About...

State Rep. Kelly Cassidy (center) and state Sen. Harriet Steans (left) are two congressional sponsors of the medical amnesty bill. The bill, which is awaiting the governors signature, would give legal immunity to intoxicated minors who call 911 for an alcohol-related emergency.

House passes amnesty bill to protect intoxicated minors who call 911 for help

July 1, 2015

A state bill providing limited legal immunity to minors who call for emergency assistance for someone who might be experiencing alcohol poisoning passed through the Illinois General Assembly last month. First...

On the first day of the new fiscal year, a temporary budget failed to pass through the Illinois House. Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed the bulk of the legislatures original budget bills because they left a $4 billion deficit.

Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoes vast majority of budget bills

June 25, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed Thursday 19 of the 21 budget bills passed by the General Assembly despite legislators' calls to expedite budget negotiations less than one week...

 U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston), state Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston), state Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston), state Rep. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) and Cook County commissioner Larry Suffredin discuss Monday the implications of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposed “turnaround agenda” on Evanston. The panel was assembled for the Annual Legislative Business Leaders Breakfast, a yearly gathering of legislators from local, state and national levels.

Illinois politicians share grim outlook for budget proposal

May 12, 2015

Five Illinois legislators — all Democrats at local, state or national levels — forecasted Monday morning grim outcomes for Evanston and the state’s vulnerable populations as a result of Gov. Bruce...

Illinois considering a bill to punish companies that boycott Israel

May 8, 2015

Illinois will not invest in companies that boycott Israel if a new bill passes. The policy, which could be the first in the United States to take action against the boycotts, would affect companies...

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