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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

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City Council maintains gas leaf blower ban, explores alternative support for small landscaping companies

March 12, 2024

City Council voted against pausing Evanston’s gas- and propane-powered leaf blower ban at its Monday night meeting. The proposal arose after many local landscaping businesses said they have faced challenges...

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City Council introduces ban on flavored tobacco products

October 24, 2023

City Council voted 6-3 to introduce a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products Monday. According to Ald. Devon Reid (8th), the policy aims to prevent Evanston youth from accessing the addictive...

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City Council moves forward with single-use bag tax, Fair Workweek ordinance

May 10, 2023

City Council voted to introduce a single-use bag tax and a Fair Workweek ordinance Monday.  The single-use bag tax ordinance first came before the council in January, but several councilmembers voiced...

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Evanston considers Fair Workweek ordinance to ensure predictable work schedules for employees

March 1, 2023

Evanston resident Riad Rezko worked as a valet at the downtown Evanston Hilton Orrington hotel for more than a decade.  Hotel management switched him from full- to part-time employment, resulting in...

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Citizen Police Review Commission recommends de-escalation training, clear body camera policy to EPD

February 2, 2023

The Citizen Police Review Commission voted to recommend de-escalation training and clearer body camera footage guidelines to the Evanston Police Department Wednesday.  These suggestions were spurred...

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