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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


Evanston Plan Commission Chair Colby Lewis. The commission voted to set zoning requirements for marijuana dispensaries.

Commission sets zoning requirements for marijuana dispensaries

September 25, 2019

In anticipation for legalization of recreational marijuana on Jan 1, the Evanston Plan Commission approved amendments that would allow dispensaries to open up in certain zones, including downtown Evanston. Since...

Evanston moves forward with recreational marijuana legalization

Evanston moves forward with recreational marijuana legalization

September 17, 2019

Recreational marijuana legalization dominated the discussion at Monday’s City Council meeting, though specifics are yet to come. Aldermen voted to approve a resolution that makes cannabis business...

Evanston gears up as Springfield sets eyes on  marijuana legalization

Evanston gears up as Springfield sets eyes on marijuana legalization

May 9, 2019

Mayor Steve Hagerty said he expects Evanston to be one of the first municipalities to opt into the use of recreational marijuana if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's legalization plan is adopted by the Democrat-led...

PharmaCannis is Evanston’s medical marijuana dispensary located at 1804 Maple Ave. PharmaCannis will have its lease term reduced from three years to one year.

Medical marijuana dispensary lease reduced from 3 years to 1

October 25, 2017

PharmaCannis, a licensed medicinal marijuana dispensary located in downtown Evanston, will have its lease term reduced from three years to one year. In April 2015, City Council approved PharmaCann’s...

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