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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


A new Cook County policy will affect the marijuana enforcement in Evanston. Currently, the city charges offenders found in possession of 10 grams or more of marijuana, but under the new policy the county will not pursue charges for possession under 30 grams and will refer others to treatment programs instead of jail.

County to divert low-level drug offenders to treatment programs

April 22, 2015

Cook County will withhold prosecuting many low-level drug offenses, and instead will refer offenders to treatment programs, the state’s attorney announced Monday. The policy changes aim to keep nonviolent...

Evanston, nonprofit continue partnership to expunge records of residents with criminal pasts

November 25, 2014

City officials will continue to give residents with criminal records the opportunity to enter the workforce with a clean slate. Aldermen approved Monday a renewal of an agreement with the James B....

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...

Evanston150 steering committee provides one year anniversary updates

November 8, 2012

The steering committee of Evanston150 celebrated its one year anniversary Thursday by updating the community on its projects intended to move the community forward. About 100 people attended the meeting...

Evanston resident and mother Tanashua Slaton during a panel discussion about Dajae Coleman's death. The community forum was hosted Monday night at the McGaw YMCA.

Evanston residents discuss impact of Dajae Coleman’s death, search for solutions to violence

October 2, 2012

More than 250 people gathered at the McGaw YMCA Monday evening to discuss the recent murder of 14-year-old Dajae Coleman and how his death impacted the Evanston community. Evanston residents, parents...

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