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The Daily Northwestern

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


Police: Northwestern student pees on Coke products at 7-Eleven

July 9, 2013

A drunk Northwestern student was arrested July Fourth after he peed on inventory items at the 7-Eleven near the Evanston campus, police said. On Thursday afternoon, the student walked into the convenience...

Stolen car found burning in south Evanston

July 6, 2013

A stolen car was set ablaze early this morning in south Evanston, according to police. Officers found a 2012 Nissan on fire at about 3:20 a.m. in the 500 block of Michigan Avenue, EPD spokesman Perry...

Evanston credit rating downgrade driven by pension liabilities

July 4, 2013

Moody’s Investor Services' downgrade of Evanston’s credit rating last week may make it more expensive for the city to borrow money as it seeks to pay off outsized pension liabilities. The downgrade...

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...

Police officers displayed the firearms they collected at Evanston's second gun buyback event on Saturday. Police Chief Richard Eddington said he hopes to make the service available to residents on a daily basis.

Stolen handgun among firearms exchanged at second buyback event

July 1, 2013

A stolen handgun was among the 28 firearms netted at Evanston's second gun buyback event on Saturday, police said. The handgun was reported stolen in Chicago 17 years ago, police said. Its owner will...

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