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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

Devon Reid sitting in a chair in front of a navy blue background with a name plaque on a wooden desk in front.

Human Services Committee considers amending city ordinance to allow cannabis consumption lounges

January 4, 2023

The Human Services Committee discussed amending city ordinances Tuesday to allow cannabis consumption establishments in Evanston.  Ald. Devon Reid (8th) proposed the measure, aiming to raise revenue...

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Activists discuss Big Tobacco’s predatory tactics against consumers of color

February 18, 2022

Anti-tobacco advocates discussed Big Tobacco’s latest strategies in dodging regulations and expanding its markets during an online panel Wednesday, hosted by Evanston Public Library as part of its Black...

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz speaks at a meeting. Bobkiewicz on Saturday urged aldermen to vote not to eliminate the communicable disease surveillance specialist in the proposed 2019 budget.

Aldermen, city staff respond to resident budget concerns

October 28, 2018

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz on Saturday urged aldermen to vote not to eliminate the communicable disease surveillance specialist in the proposed 2019 budget. The decision would go against the current...

Mayor Steve Hagerty at a City Council meeting. He said Monday that “tough decisions” will have to be made in this budget cycle.

Residents, health providers push back against possible health department changes

October 23, 2018

Possible cuts to and restructuring of the Health and Human Services Department took center stage among resident concerns on Monday as aldermen began discussing the city’s proposed 2019 budget. The...

Subcommittee recommends council increase tobacco sales age

October 7, 2014

An Evanston subcommittee recommended Monday that City Council increase Evanston's required age to legally sell and buy tobacco and nicotine products from 18 to 21. The Human Services Committee vote...

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