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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 child care funding stalls with $300 million state deficit looming

February 5, 2015

State funding will likely freeze for local child care programs as a $300 million deficit in program funding looms. State funding for the Childcare Network of Evanston could be in jeopardy because no...

The Evanston-owned property at 1800 Maple Ave. could be used as a medical marijuana dispensary by the end of the year. The company Pharmacann LLC is taking steps to obtain a license from the state.

Medical marijuana dispensary could come to Evanston by end of 2015

February 4, 2015

Gov. Bruce Rauner on Monday authorized a company to take steps to open a medical marijuana dispensary in Evanston. A dispensary could be placed in Evanston by the end of the year, city manager Wally...

Evanston waits to see impact of Rauner fiscal plans

January 29, 2015

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s first executive order declared a “financial crisis” in Illinois, but Evanston organizations must wait until Feb. 18 to see his fiscal plan and decide how to adapt. The most...

Evanston police Sgt. Jodie Hart is sworn in Monday evening. Hart received a promotion along with two of his colleagues.

Evanston City Council creates Harley Clarke advisory group

January 13, 2015

City Council unanimously voted to create a citizens group to report on alternatives to demolishing the Harley Clarke Mansion and provide a recommendation in May. The group will be composed of seven...

Gov. Bruce Rauner gives his speech after defeating Pat Quinn in the gubernatorial election in November. Rauner was inaugurated Monday.

New Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner announces executive actions at inauguration

January 13, 2015

During Gov. Bruce Rauner’s inauguration Monday as Illinois’ 42nd governor, he announced his first action to direct state agencies to freeze non-essential spending in an effort to restore the state’s...

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