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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


The Daily Northwestern Explains: A ballot guide for Evanston voters

October 30, 2020

With Election Day fast approaching, millions of voters are casting ballots nationwide. Evanston voters, here are some of the major candidates on your ballot and a few of the key issues on their platforms. Email:...

Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act aims to end cash bonds, reduce financial and racial barriers and prioritize community safety.

State Rep. Robyn Gabel faces off against Independent Sean Matlis in race for 18th District

October 29, 2020

State Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston) is running for reelection this November against Independent Sean Matlis. Gabel represents the 18th District of the Illinois House of Representatives, and has held...

Amid the pandemic, the governor reported a 7 percent drop in state revenue. Revenue from individual income taxes in fiscal year 2020 are estimated to be 6.9 percent below earlier projections and revenue from sales taxes are estimated to be 8.4 percent below earlier projections.

State revenue shortfalls to impact human services and education; Pritzker calls on Congress for aid

April 19, 2020

Illinois is facing a $2.7 billion revenue shortfall for fiscal year 2020 and a $4.6 billion revenue shortfall for fiscal year 2021, which begins in July, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on April 15. The shortfalls...

Illinois will receive $4.9 billion total to support state and local governments. Aside from government, Illinois sectors such as public health and transit will receive aid from the CARES Act.

Stimulus bill to fund Evanston school districts, child care programs

April 16, 2020

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 and Evanston Township High School District 202 are slated to receive a total of $1.1 million in federal funding as part of the coronavirus stimulus bill. Local child...

A package of Humalog KwikPen insulin injectors photographed in a pharmacy in Remington, Va., on February 26, 2019. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law a cap on insulin prices in state-regulated health plans.

Insulin price cap signed into law

February 9, 2020

Out-of-pocket insulin prices in state-regulated health plans will soon cap at $100, according to the Jan. 24 bill Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law. The bill was introduced to state legislators...

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