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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


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Police Blotter: April 24

April 23, 2015

Man attempts to steal from Evanston Best Buy Best Buy staff declined to press charges Wednesday against a 36-year-old man who tried to steal more than $125 worth of goods, police said. Police responded...

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 —...

The Music Institute of Chicago has multiple locations around the city, including the Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave. The institute is hosting about 125 concerts in the Chicago area over the span of 16 days as part of its Community Music Festival, which aims to give back to the community.

Evanston-based music school hosts festival to give back to community

April 23, 2015

An Evanston-based music school kicked off its inaugural festival last week, which features about 125 concerts in the Chicago area over just 16 days. The Music Institute of Chicago, which has multiple...

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...

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