Skip to Main Content
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


Illinois State Capitol building in Springfield. Ryan Huffman (Medill ‘08) is running for a state representative position in Illinois’ 54th district.

Medill alum Ryan Huffman campaigns to flip his district blue in Illinois State Representative race

February 20, 2020

Once an intern for then-U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, Ryan Huffman (Medill ‘08) is following a similar path by running for a State Representative seat in Illinois’ 54th district. Graduating from Northwestern...

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks in Springfield on Aug. 17. Rauner on Friday pledged to oppose legislation that would allow the state to cover abortions for its employees.

Rauner threatens to veto bill allowing state funding for abortions

April 16, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner on Friday pledged to oppose legislation that would allow Illinois to cover abortions for state employees and Medicaid recipients. The bill, introduced by Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago)...

Student bathroom bill introduced in Illinois House bases access on sex at birth

April 18, 2016

A bill that would prevent transgender students from using the bathrooms and locker rooms of the gender they identify with has been introduced to the Illinois House of Representatives, potentially compromising...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Tom Morrison