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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


Bill requiring warrant for GPS tracking signed into law

August 27, 2014

Gov. Pat Quinn signed off Tuesday on a bill sponsored by state Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) that will add regulations on how law enforcement acquires GPS tracking data. Effective immediately, the legislation...

Gov. Quinn vetoes 'Uber bill,' prevents statewide rideshare regulations

Gov. Quinn vetoes ‘Uber bill,’ prevents statewide rideshare regulations

August 26, 2014

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn vetoed two bills Monday that would impose new statewide regulations on commercial ridesharing services, such as Uber and Lyft. The legislation, dubbed the “Uber bill,” would...

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Student volunteers and activists play key role in Evanston Fourth of July parade

July 6, 2014

With politicians gearing up for November’s midterm elections, campaign volunteers and activists were in full force Friday at Evanston’s 93rd annual Fourth of July parade. Sen. Dick Durbin, Gov....

Evanston holds 93rd Fourth of July parade

Evanston holds 93rd Fourth of July parade

July 5, 2014

Thousands of Evanston residents lined Central Street on Friday for the 93rd Fourth of July parade. From boy scouts to librarians to a bagpipe band, the parade featured a variety of different groups....

Evanston awarded another grant for summer youth employment program

June 27, 2014

A grant of nearly $200,000 has been awarded to the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program, Evanston announced Tuesday. The grant was given by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Youth Recreation...

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