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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


Evanston’s open data portal contains information and data from various city departments. The city launched the site a week ago in an effort to improve transparency.

Evanston launches open data portal

March 1, 2015

Evanston launched OpenEvanston.org last week, a one-stop data portal for information on the activities of different government departments, in an effort to improve transparency and efficiency. The...

Evanston City Council to weigh regulations on ride-share services

January 21, 2015

Evanston City Council will discuss whether to move forward with regulations on ride-sharing companies such as Uber, Lyft and Sidecar at next Monday’s meeting, city manager Wally Bobkiewicz said. The...

Evanston aldermen vote to increase the age for the sale and purchase of tobacco and liquid nicotine products from 18 to 21. Evanston is the first municipality in Illinois to do this, according to Dr. Don Zeigler.

Evanston City Council outlaws tobacco sales to residents under 21

October 28, 2014

Council approved an amendment Monday to prohibit anyone under the age of 21 from buying tobacco or liquid nicotine products. The amendment also outlaws the sale of tobacco products to those under...

City Council discusses Monday a proposal to raise the age from 18 to 21 for the sale, purchase and possession of tobacco and liquid nicotine products. During the meeting, an amendment was passed to remove the provision regarding possession but they have yet to vote on the proposal.

Evanston City Council amends tobacco proposal

October 14, 2014

City Council amended Monday a proposal to increase the legal age from 18 to 21 for selling and purchasing tobacco and liquid nicotine products. The amendment took out an original provision that said...

New Evanston pastry shop to open next fall

May 5, 2014

A new pastry shop will soon open on Central Street, joining Evanston’s arsenal of dessert stores. Evanston resident Beth Welch, plans to open a European-style pastry shop in the space previously...

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