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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


Carolyn Murray, mother of slain Evanston teen Justin Murray, encourages City Council to pass an assault weapons ban Monday night. Aldermen chose to wait until next week to make a decision on the ban.

Evanston aldermen postpone vote on assault weapons ban

July 8, 2013

Evanston aldermen delayed their vote on a controversial assault weapons ban tonight, rescheduling it for next week. The proposed ordinance sparked emotional debate on both sides of the issue, drawing...

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...

Senate votes to consider major representation changes over summer

June 6, 2013

Student representation in Associated Student Government could face a shake-up following a decision to further review reform legislation over the summer. The bill, which would restructure Senate, was...

Evanston City Council passes moratorium on drones, debates zoning ordinance

May 28, 2013

The Evanston City Council narrowly approved a resolution Tuesday night that bans unregulated drone technology in the city. The move makes Evanston one of the first U.S. cities to pass legislation restricting...

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