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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


House Bill 2691, now passed through the Illinois state senate, would offer state and federal financial aid to transgender students not enrolled in the selective service and undocumented students.

Illinois bill seeks to expand financial aid to undocumented and transgender students

May 31, 2019

A bill passed the Illinois House and Senate that would offer financial aid to undocumented students and transgender students not enrolled in the selective service. House Bill 2691, known as the Retaining...

Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks at an event. Rauner said during his annual budget address urged state senators to consider a permanent property tax freeze to go along with a proposed permanent increase in the state income tax.

Gov. Bruce Rauner voices limited support for Senate budget plan in annual address

February 15, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner said he would not support several aspects of a “grand bargain” budget plan put together by state Senate leaders during his annual budget address Wednesday. Rauner — speaking...

Oakton Community College to raise tuition, cut classes without adequate state funding

May 4, 2016

Oakton Community College is cutting costs and raising tuition amid the Illinois budget impasse despite the emergency higher education appropriations signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner on April 25. Oakton,...

Rauner expected to approve emergency higher education funding

April 24, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner is expected to sign a Senate bill passed by Illinois lawmakers Friday that would allocate $600 million in short-term funding to public state universities and Monetary Award Program grant...

Illinois Senate passes relief funding for higher education and social services, awaits Governor’s approval

April 14, 2016

The Illinois Senate passed emergency relief funding for public colleges, community services and other unfunded areas Wednesday as programs struggle to function as usual on month nine without a budget....

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