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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


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...

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...

Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington spoke at a human services committee meeting Monday. The committee unanimously recommended legislation to place a two-year moratorium on drone use in Evanston.

Evanston, ASG likely to pass anti-drone legislation in unprecedented joint resolution

May 7, 2013

A moratorium on the use of drones in Evanston will be the topic of the first potential joint resolution between City Council and Associated Student Government. “It would be both a symbolic step towards...

The Evanston Children's Choir practices at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. The City Council revoked relocation notices to the choir and arts center tenant Maggie Weiss on Monday.

City Council revokes Noyes tenants’ relocation notices

April 23, 2013

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl announced Monday night that the city will not relocate two tenants in the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, changing course from an earlier decision that raised controversy this...

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