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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


Rising Weinberg freshman Jessica Hoffman uses plastic bags after a trip to the drug store. Aldermen voted Monday to continue discussion on the possibility of a plastic bag ban in Evanston.

Council votes to send plastic bag ban back to committee

July 15, 2014

Aldermen authorized further discussion Monday of a proposal that would require some Evanston businesses to eliminate the use of plastic bags. The proposal will be sent back to committee for as long...

Council holds off on penalty increase for noncompliant contractors

May 29, 2014

City Council voted Tuesday to hold off on a proposed fee increase for contractors who do not employ Evanston residents on city-funded construction projects. The proposed change would amend the Minority,...

Health experts recommend Evanston raise age to buy tobacco

May 6, 2014

The Evanston Health Advisory Council is asking aldermen to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21, a move the group says will make the city a "health leader" in Illinois. Dr. Timothy...

 Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington patrolled Friday evening near Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. The Evanston Police Department live-tweeted his patrol in what it called a "virtual ride along.”

Evanston police live tweet chief’s patrol

November 24, 2013

The Evanston Police Department live-tweeted Chief Richard Eddington's patrol Friday afternoon and evening. The “virtual ride along," as EPD called it, began at about 12:30 p.m. and was updated...

Police tie man slain in Chicago to Evanston shooting

November 20, 2013

Police believe a man who was killed in May in Chicago was involved in another slaying six months earlier in Evanston. The issue came to light at a City Council meeting last week in which Carolyn Murray,...

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