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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


D65 school board petitions for change in concealed carry law

May 13, 2014

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 board members and parents are petitioning the Illinois General Assembly to ask that having a concealed gun be illegal anywhere on school grounds. "We believe that...

Proposed tax on sugary beverages elicits crticism

April 29, 2014

A bill proposed in the Illinois General Assembly that would tax sugary beverages has been met with criticism from those who fear its impact on the economy and consumer's wallets. “Our organization...

FDA proposes regulation of electronic cigarettes

April 27, 2014

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed a new rule Thursday that would allow the agency to regulate electronic cigarettes and other tobacco-related products. The proposed rules come roughly six...

Evanston residents and city officials meet with state legislatures in Springfield to address local issues. As part of the Fifth Annual Evanston Day in Springfield, the group discussed concerns regarding the local budget and public education.

Evanston group goes to Springfield for fifth annual lobbying day

February 26, 2014

More than 50 members of the Evanston community traveled to Springfield on Wednesday for the Fifth Annual Evanston Day to present issues concerning the city to their elected state representatives. “It’s...

State legislators move to ban ‘revenge porn’

February 9, 2014

Representatives in the Illinois General Assembly introduced a new bipartisan bill last month that would ban "revenge porn," the publication of sexually explicit pictures without the consent of the person...

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