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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

Arts advocates release results of citywide survey

January 16, 2013

A majority of Evanston residents support the arts, although many do not subscribe to the city’s arts organizations, according to preliminary results from citywide surveys on arts presented during a town-hall-style...

2012 was the first full year in which marijuana was decriminalized in Evanston. However the drug has still presented the city with multiple challenges.

Change in Evanston marijuana policy results in fewer physical arrests

January 16, 2013

One year after implementing a new ordinance as part of Evanston’s marijuana policy, the city’s police department has seen a dramatic decrease in the number of physical arrests of those found in possession...

Evanston Councilwoman Coleen Burrus listens to the discussion during the Monday City Council meeting. The meeting addressed new city ordinances and honored the football team for its Gator Bowl victory.

Evanston City Council celebrates football victory, votes down construction

January 15, 2013

City Council celebrated NU's Gator Bowl victory but voted down a Howard Street construction project Monday night. Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl presented a city award to Northwestern's football team, recognizing...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) faces no challengers in her run for re-election in the April election. Rainey’s competitor, Thomas Just, dropped out days after a false news report that his candidacy would be challenged.

Aside from ETHS board race, little competition in April election

January 8, 2013

After a crowded field of City Council candidates stacked the 2009 election, only two incumbent aldermen face a challenger in the upcoming April election. The filing period to participate in the statewide...

State Sen. Jeffrey Schoenberg is leaving office after deciding not to run for re-election in November 2011. Current State Rep. Daniel Biss (D-17th) easily won Schoenbergs seat in this past Novembers election.

State Senator Schoenberg leaves office to pursue work in philanthropy

January 7, 2013

State Sen. Jeffrey Schoenberg (D-9th) will now devote his time to philanthropy after a 22-year career in public office. State Rep. Daniel Biss (D-17th) won Schoenberg's seat with his endorsement...

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