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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. Greg Harris (D-Chicago) celebrates after the Illinois General Assembly voted Tuesday to legalize same-sex marriage in the state. Harris was a sponsor of the bill.

Northwestern students, Evanston representatives welcome passage of Illinois same-sex marriage bill

November 6, 2013

Northwestern students and Evanston representatives praised the passage Tuesday of a bill making Illinois the 15th state to legalize same-sex marriage. In a surprise move, the state House took up the...

Center on Wrongful Convictions asks Quinn to pardon former death row inmate

October 16, 2013

The Center on Wrongful Convictions on Wednesday asked Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn to pardon a former death row inmate whose conviction was overturned in 2004. Attorneys from the center, which operates...

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn grants former Northwestern football player’s clemency request

October 13, 2013

A former Northwestern football player is among 65 people whose clemency requests were granted Friday by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn. Charged with battery in 2004, ex-linebacker Braden Jones is now eligible...

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Town board to choose new Evanston Township assessor

September 20, 2013

Following the death of the incoming Evanston Township assessor last week, town board members may select a replacement as early as next month, according to a city official. Under the state’s property...

Updated: Quinn announces state funding for Evanston bridge

August 18, 2013

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Thursday announced a $2.4 million project to repair an Evanston bridge built more than a century ago. Illinois Constructors Corporation of Elburn, Ill., will rehabilitate...

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