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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 Sen. Daniel Biss addressed Evanston citizens, city officials and members of Northwestern Associated Student Government during Evanston Lobby Day in Springfield, Illinois. Throughout the day, participants are invited to speak with representatives from the state legislature about issues they feel are pertinent to Evanston.

Evanston residents, NU students discuss budget cuts at sixth annual Lobby Day

April 14, 2015

City leaders and community members traveled to Springfield Tuesday to discuss with state politicians issues pertinent to Evanston, including recent proposed budget cuts that will affect the city. About...

ASG President Julia Watson hears comments from senators on ASG’s funding system during Senate’s March 4 meeting. Vice president for student groups Kenny Mok introduced his committee’s plan for B-status funding, which Senate will vote on March 11.

Three Senate seats change hands after ASG reapportionment

March 5, 2015

Associated Student Government revealed the 15 student groups that will hold Senate seats for the 2015-2016 school year at its meeting Wednesday, with College Republicans and College Democrats losing...

Robyn Gabel

Evanston state representative awarded Legislator of the Year

May 19, 2014

State Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston) will receive a "Legislator of the Year" award June 11 for her advocacy and legislation focusing on helping people with disabilities. "It's a great honor ... to protect...

Ridesharing service Uber connects users with drivers through a smartphone app. Uber and other rideshare companies have expressed opposition toward a state bill that would impose new regulations on their operations.

Ridesharers voice opposition to bill that implements new regulations

May 14, 2014

An Illinois state bill that would impose new regulations on rideshare businesses has been met with opposition from companies that provide the service, including Uber and Lyft. The bill calls for ordinances...

The fire station on Emerson Street is one of five in Evanston. City officials are worried legislation being considered by the Illinois General Assembly would give them less control over fire department staffing decisions.

Evanston officials express opposition to fire staffing bill

April 30, 2014

Evanston officials took a strong stance this month against a proposed Illinois bill that would give local leaders less power in determining the appropriate number of firefighters and paramedics in their...

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