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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


Shira Choi

Evanston resident given community service award for ACA education efforts

April 28, 2014

An Evanston resident was among more than 20 Illinois residents given awards Monday for community service by the governor’s office and the Illinois Department of Human Services. Shira Choi was awarded...

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.)  speaks during a panel discussion Sunday at the Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave. The talk focused on how Evanston residents can benefit from the Affordable Care Act .

Illinois politicians take constituents’ questions on Affordable Care Act

October 15, 2013

Almost two weeks after the Affordable Care Act's health insurance marketplaces opened, a panel of Illinois government officials praised the law's benefits but said they hope for a state-based exchange...

Study: Nearly 1 million Americans could leave labor force under ACA

August 1, 2013

A new study co-authored by a Northwestern professor suggests that nearly a million Americans may leave the labor force as a result of the Affordable Care Act. The working paper, published last month,...

Illinois Senate passes bill to extend Medicaid coverage to low-income residents

May 30, 2013

More Evanston residents who cannot afford health insurance may soon be eligible for Medicaid coverage. The Illinois Senate passed a Medicaid reform bill Tuesday that would extend coverage to uninsured...

Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) and Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston) talk to residents about legislative issues in a town hall meeting before the state general assembly convenes.

Daniel Biss, Robyn Gabel discuss pension crisis at heated town hall meeting

April 4, 2013

Evanston residents voiced their concerns Thursday on Illinois' fiscal issues before state Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) and state Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston) at a packed town hall meeting. At the...

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