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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


Elyse Jones waters marijuana clones at a medical marijuana dispensary in San Jose, Calif., where marijuana is legalized. In Illinois, any person convicted of possessing more than 10 grams or those accused of selling the drug can face prison time.

Democratic-controlled Illinois sets eyes on marijuana legalization

February 24, 2019

Last week, the Evanston Police Department seized over 500 grams of marijuana, including THC-laced Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, arresting their owner. While legalizing possession of that many grams might not...

Karen McCormick, state Rep. Robyn Gabel’s chief of staff, speaks with Wilmette resident John Plante at Gabel’s office hours Saturday. North Shore constituents had the opportunity to voice their concerns and make proposals to the office of their state representative.

Constituents make proposals, voice concerns at state representative’s Evanston office hours

February 24, 2019

North Shore residents had the chance on Saturday to voice their concerns directly to the office of state Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston). Gabel’s chief of staff Karen McCormick hosted public office...

J.B. Pritzker at a campaign event in April. Pritzker proposed cutting state-funded private school scholarships.

Four schools affected by Pritzker plan to scale back private school funding program

February 22, 2019

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plan to scale back state-funded private school scholarships would affect families at four secondary schools in Evanston. In its first budget plan, Pritzker’s administration...

Hundreds of protesters rally for a $15 an hour minimum wage on Sept. 4, 2014 in Chicago. On Tuesday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill to increase the minimum wage in Illinois to $15 by 2025.

Illinois residents express concern over rollout of J.B. Pritzker’s minimum wage law

February 19, 2019

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill Tuesday morning to increase the minimum wage in Illinois to $15 by 2025, but Illinois residents expressed concern over the rollout of his law. Illinois will be one of...

Mario Treto at a city meeting. Gov. J.B. Pritzker appointed Treto to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation on Tuesday.

Evanston deputy city attorney appointed to regulate state’s real estate industry

February 19, 2019

Gov. J.B. Pritzker appointed Evanston’s deputy city attorney Mario Treto, Jr. to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Tuesday, as part of his most recent wave of personnel...

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