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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


Evanston resident Priscilla Giles looks at comments concerning participant's concerns about existence of racial tension in city institutions in the third dialogue on race the city has hosted.

Evanston residents discuss institutional racism at third city dialogue

January 25, 2013

Evanston residents discussed racism in education, law enforcement and other institutions Thursday at the last of three dialogues on race hosted by the city. The city hosted the series of discussions,...

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 15, 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...

Dickelle Fonda (center) and other participants listen Thursday as Circuit Court Judge Jean-Baptiste (not pictured) speaks at a forum at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center about the impact of prejudice on the Evanston community. Attendees listened to speeches on profiling and other issues and split into discussion groups.

Evanston residents discuss racial prejudice in city-organized forum

October 26, 2012

Residents gathered in a local community center Thursday night to discuss race and prejudice in the Evanston community. Titled “My Evanston, My Neighbors: Constructive Dialogues on Race, Understanding...

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