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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


Coalition of social services sues Rauner, staff over unpaid contracts

May 4, 2016

A coalition of 64 Illinois social services are suing Gov. Bruce Rauner and members of his administration for the more than $100 million Illinois owes agencies for work contracted by the state and left...

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,...

Illinois social services cuts to continue with lack of state budget

February 21, 2016

Illinois Budget Crisis Putting pressure on the governor to pass the state budget is the only way to prevent further cuts to state social services, local and state officials said. As the Illinois...

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...

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