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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

Cook County board considering tax on sugary drinks

October 14, 2016

Your can of soda may cost a little bit more next year, if the Cook County Board of Commissioners follows through on a proposal to tax sugary drinks. Board President Toni Preckwinkle introduced the proposal...

Cook County passes wage theft ordinance

February 10, 2015

The Cook County Board of Commissioners passed a new ordinance to address the issue of wage theft, making the county the largest in the nation to do so, the county announced Tuesday. Cook County Commissioner...

City, county, state and national officials take part in the groundbreaking ceremony for two Evanston housing project apartments. The units, located at 1900 Sherman Ave. and 2300 Noyes Court, are undergoing a $25.7 million renovation in order to better house low-income senior citizens and people with disabilities.

$25.7 million public housing renovation breaks ground

October 30, 2014

Government officials celebrated Wednesday the groundbreaking of the $25.7 million renovation of two apartment housing projects in Evanston. A collaboration between local and national government made...

Northwestern justice center sues Cook County officials

March 7, 2014

Lawyers from Northwestern’s Roderick and Solange MacArthur Justice Center are suing Cook County officials and employees on behalf of Cook County Jail inmates. The lawsuit alleges a “culture of brutality...

Dr. Stephen Cina, center, Cook County’s chief medical examiner, speaks about the changes made within his agency. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Thursday the medical examiner’s office has received provisional accreditation.

Cook County medical examiner earns provisional accreditation

February 13, 2014

The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has earned provisional accreditation from the National Association of Medical Examiners, Cook County board president Toni Preckwinkle announced Thursday. The...

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