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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

The Daily Northwestern


State deadline set for City Council to pass assault weapons ban

July 10, 2013

With the passage of Illinois’ long-awaited concealed-carry bill Tuesday, Evanston aldermen have 10 days to pass a citywide ban on assault weapons. City Council chose to delay a vote on the assault...

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Tuesday used his amendatory veto powers to send the concealed-carry legislation back to the General Assembly. He called for a reversal of a measure that prevents local municipalities like Evanston from passing their own gun laws.

Proposed Evanston weapons ban hangs in balance amid concealed-carry debate

July 3, 2013

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn used his amendatory veto powers to send a concealed-carry bill back to state lawmakers on Tuesday, signaling an uncertain future for Evanston's proposed ban on assault weapons. Among...

Evanston community marches for ‘season of peace’

June 23, 2013

The Evanston community marched against gun violence Saturday as police roll out a new strategy for the summer and City Council prepares to debate an assault weapons ban. More than 100 people showed...

City Council to introduce assault weapons ban

June 20, 2013

Evanston aldermen will start weighing an assault weapons ban Monday as they seek to pass gun control legislation before a state proposal possibly prevents them from doing so. City Council will consider...

Both ASG and President Morton Schapiro are pushing legislators to support gun control measures. Despite backlash from some students, they believe it is an issue the institution needs to address.

Schapiro, ASG continue push for gun control

March 5, 2013

In the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, University President Morton Schapiro and Associated Student Government voiced support for increased gun control. Now, both Schapiro and ASG...

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