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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


Verilife Medical Marijuana Dispensary on 1804 Maple Ave. From January onwards, residents of Illinois who are 21 years of age or older may partake in recreational cannabis use.

Northwestern students, officials speak on legalization of cannabis

October 8, 2019

In June, Illinois passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, legalizing the possession of up to 30 grams of cannabis for residents of Illinois who are 21 years of age or older. When the law goes into...

Searle Hall, home to the University Health Service. Northwestern will continue its partnership with Aetna as insurance markets prepare for expected premium hikes this fall.

NU secures modest increase in student premium as markets prepare for rate hikes

May 14, 2018

Northwestern has renewed its contract with Aetna, securing a modest premium increase as insurers prepare to charge more in comparable markets after the repeal of the individual mandate. The University’s...

Northwestern's endowment will not immediately be affected by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The bill enacts a 1.4 percent excise tax on net investment for some private colleges.

Republican tax bill spares Northwestern’s $9.8 billion endowment

December 28, 2017

Northwestern narrowly escaped a new endowment income tax as Republicans passed the most sweeping rewrite of the tax code in decades, bringing into question the future of University expenditure and investment...

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