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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


Rauner vetoes automatic voter registration bill despite bipartisan support from legislators

August 15, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed a voter registration bill Friday that would have automatically registered voters seeking a new or updated license, saying the law would be at odds with federal law. The bill,...

Residents gather at Nevin’s for Clinton’s nomination acceptance speech

July 31, 2016

Over 100 people crowded Tommy Nevin’s Pub Thursday night to watch Hillary Clinton’s nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. State Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston), who hosted...

State Senator Daniel Biss addresses roughly 70 local residents at an Evanston town hall meeting Tuesday evening focused on the state budget impasse. Biss broke down the circumstances behind the impasse, explaining what has happened in Springfield since Gov. Bruce Rauner entered office.

State officials break down state budget impasse, other unresolved issues at Evanston town hall meeting

June 15, 2016

When state Rep. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) said she was “irked” by the media's reporting that there is no compromise or collaboration in Springfield amid the budget impasse, some locals saw the issue...

Illinois Senate passes automatic voter registration bill

May 24, 2016

The Illinois Senate passed a measure sponsored by Evanston representatives last Thursday that would automatically register state residents to vote when they receive their driver’s licenses. Sen. Daniel...

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,...

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