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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


FDA proposes regulation of electronic cigarettes

April 27, 2014

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed a new rule Thursday that would allow the agency to regulate electronic cigarettes and other tobacco-related products. The proposed rules come roughly six...

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl answers residents’ questions regarding city services at a town hall meeting held Wednesday night. Tisdahl discussed the future of Dominick’s stores in Evanston and school safety.

Mayor Tisdahl hosts town hall meeting

October 30, 2013

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl held a town hall meeting Wednesday night, addressing a wide range of issues from safety concerns near Evanston Township High School to grocery stores in south Evanston. "I...

 April Bailey, tobacco program manager at the American Lung Association, speaks at the city council meeting Monday evening in support of e-cigarette regulation. The council voted 8-1 in favor of the ordinance.

Evanston bans electronic cigarette use in public spaces

October 29, 2013

Evanston aldermen Monday night voted to prohibit electronic cigarette use in public spaces, despite a personal plea from one of their own against the restriction. After weeks of heated deliberation,...

A Northwestern student smokes an electronic cigarette. Evanston City Council is considering banning the battery-powered devices from all places where other types of smoking are prohibited.

Proposed ban on electronic cigarettes sparks emotional debate

October 15, 2013

Evanston City Council on Monday night heard at times emotional pleas against banning electronic cigarettes from all places where other types of smoking are outlawed. "You're taking away the motivation...

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