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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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Blotter: May 22

May 21, 2014

Evanston teen attacked by three other juveniles A 14-year-old teen was battered by three other teenagers Sunday night less than a block away from Evanston Township High School. The teen was approached...

The Sherman Plaza complex is one of the tallest buildings in Evanston. Changes to Sherman Plaza and other buildings have been proposed in the wake of several recent suicides.

Evanston to draft a proposal to help prevent falling deaths, city manager says

May 21, 2014

After three incidents in the past six months in which people died after falling from Evanston buildings, city officials are looking into ways to make rooftops safer. Officials are focusing on the Sherman...

Four panelists address an audience Tuesday night at a Democratic Party of Evanston panel on drug sentencing. Speakers discussed not only their personal intimacy with the drug sentencing and incarceration situations, but also the racial disparity existing in Evanston arrests and tickets.

Panel addresses concerns with racial disparities related to drug sentencing

May 21, 2014

A panel hosted by the Democratic Party of Evanston on Tuesday discussed problems with punishments for drug possession in light of racial disparities in arrests and citations in Evanston. “Our goal...

Council agrees to 20 percent emissions reduction by 2016

May 20, 2014

Evanston aldermen approved a plan to reduce emissions by 20 percent by 2016 at their meeting Monday night. The agreement comes in part as a result of the city achieving its first climate action plan...

Biss’ bill to consolidate local government passes in state Senate

May 20, 2014

A bill sponsored by state Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) that would allow the consolidation of certain local government entities was passed by the Illinois Senate on Monday and heads to the House of...

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