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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


City environmental board supports plastic bag ban, talks bike plan

May 9, 2014

The city's Environment Board agreed to support a ban on plastic bags Thursday. City council will review the proposed ordinance in a special meeting May 19. Evanston sustainable programs coordinator...

Council to consider resolutions supporting higher taxes

May 6, 2014

Evanston aldermen voted Monday night to move two resolutions supporting tax increases for consideration by the City Council. One of the resolutions encourages state legislators to extend the current...

Health experts recommend Evanston raise age to buy tobacco

May 6, 2014

The Evanston Health Advisory Council is asking aldermen to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21, a move the group says will make the city a "health leader" in Illinois. Dr. Timothy...

Weinberg freshman Jessica Hoffman uses plastic bags after a trip to the drug store. Some Evanston aldermen say they would support a plastic bag ban in Evanston.

Evanston aldermen eye banning plastic bags after Chicago bill passes

May 5, 2014

Some Evanston aldermen would like their colleagues to revisit outlawing plastic bags following the Chicago City Council's decision last week to partially ban them. "I would certainly be willing to send...

Banners publicizing Northwestern’s “We Will” fundraising campaign went up across campus following the announcement of the initiative, which aims to raise $3.75 billion for the University.

‘We Will’ campaign strengthens relationship between Northwestern, Evanston

April 22, 2014

In the wake of the March announcement of “We Will,” Northwestern's $3.75 billion fundraising campaign, Evanston officials say the initiative will continue to bolster the growing relationship between...

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