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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Washington Elementary School is a part of Evanston/Skokie District 65. The board approved teacher contract on Monday after months of tense negotiations.

State lawmakers pass bill requiring lead testing in schools, daycare centers

January 13, 2017

Illinois lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday that would require all elementary schools and daycare centers to test water sources for lead. The bill would mandate lead testing in all public and private elementary...

A crowd waits outside the Unitarian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge Ave., Sunday afternoon. Several Democratic leaders, including U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky and State Sen. Daniel Biss held a post-election meeting to discuss the future of the Democratic party under a Trump presidency.

Illinois Democrats respond to Trump presidency at packed Evanston event

November 20, 2016

When Evanston residents vented their frustration in the election of Donald Trump at an event on Sunday, U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) told them she would remain firm in her beliefs while avoiding total...

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) talks with constituents after a town hall meeting in 2015. Biss urged the Illinois House on Wednesday to vote to overturn Gov. Rauner’s veto of an automatic voter registration bill.

Senate overrides Rauner automatic voter registration veto

November 16, 2016

The Illinois Senate voted 38-18 on Wednesday to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of an automatic voter registration bill. The bill was co-sponsored by Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) in the Senate...

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, state Rep. Robyn Gabel hold onto seats

November 9, 2016

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) and Illinois Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston) were both re-elected by large margins Tuesday night. Gabel and Schakowsky celebrated their victory’s at Tommy Nevin’s...

Know your ballot: Former Winnetka village president Jessica Tucker challenges Illinois Rep. Robyn Gabel

October 28, 2016

Fiscal responsibility, gun control and protecting the environment are at the top of the election platforms for both Illinois Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston) and her opponent former Winnetka village president...

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