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

Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks to a crowd after he was elected governor in 2014. He delivered his annual budget address Wednesday, calling for progress on the stalemate that has lasted for eight months.

Rauner proposes options for budget stalemate in annual address

February 18, 2016

Illinois Budget Crisis Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his annual budget address Wednesday afternoon, giving an ultimatum to state Democrats: implement reforms to save costs outside the budget, or give...

President Obama speaks to the International Association of Chiefs of Police in Chicago in October. On Wednesday, Obama addressed the Illinois General Assembly in Springfield, where he declared his presidential candidacy nine years ago.

President Obama calls for bipartisan cooperation in address to Illinois General Assembly

February 11, 2016

President Barack Obama called upon Illinois state legislators to escape the “poisonous political climate” of partisan politics and work across party lines in his address to the Illinois General Assembly...

Gov. Bruce Rauner expands child care eligibility amid budget negotiations

November 12, 2015

After making cuts to state-funded child care eligibility at the beginning of July, Gov. Bruce Rauner expanded the scope of the program Monday, allowing child care centers in Evanston to provide services...

Woman speaking at a podium to people.

Community members express grievances over state budget impasse

November 10, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis Evanston residents and community activists shared personal difficulties amid the state budget impasse — from the overcrowding of health service centers to withholding of...

Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) answers a community members question during a Q&A session. Cassidy and Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston) held a town hall meeting Wednesday evening to discuss recent issues and legislation surrounding criminal justice reform.

State reps discuss progress, problems with criminal justice reform efforts

June 18, 2015

Two Democratic state representatives gave legislative updates on criminal justice reform efforts at a town hall meeting in Evanston on Wednesday evening, aiming to foster discussion on the progress that’s...

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