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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

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Dispute at Starbucks ends with man in hospital

April 23, 2015

Two Evanston residents got into a dispute Thursday at a local Starbucks that escalated into a physical confrontation, police said. At about 7:35 a.m., two men — a 61-year-old and 66-year-old —...

A new Cook County policy will affect the marijuana enforcement in Evanston. Currently, the city charges offenders found in possession of 10 grams or more of marijuana, but under the new policy the county will not pursue charges for possession under 30 grams and will refer others to treatment programs instead of jail.

County to divert low-level drug offenders to treatment programs

April 23, 2015

Cook County will withhold prosecuting many low-level drug offenses, and instead will refer offenders to treatment programs, the state’s attorney announced Monday. The policy changes aim to keep nonviolent...

Frio Gelato, a local gelato shop, will open its new retail location Friday at 517 Dempster St. The store’s previous location at 1701 Simpson St. will remain as its production facility.

Gelato shop to open retail location on Dempster Street

April 23, 2015

A new retail location of an Evanston gelato shop will open on Dempster Street on Friday, offering coffee and pastries to complement Argentine-inspired gelato. The owners of Frio Gelato received final...

Police Blotter: April 23

April 22, 2015

Evanston home burglarized Someone burglarized an Evanston home of more than $800 worth of tools between April 11 and Saturday, police said. There were pry marks on the garage door of the house in...

Evanston places fourth in international city competition

April 21, 2015

Evanston had the fourth largest vote total in an international city competition sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund, the city announced Tuesday. With a total of 14,365 votes, Evanston beat larger cities...

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