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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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A large, white plastic bag floating aimlessly with three identical stamped words that read “banned” in red on it, with two smaller white plastic bags floating adjacently on an ombré blue-to-pink background with whirly opaque gray stripes with sparkles.

Evanston small businesses adapt to plastic bag ban as new compliance date approaches

October 4, 2023

“Paper or plastic?” It’s the quintessential question customers are asked at most grocery and retail stores — and starting January 2024, a question Evanston residents may no longer have to answer. Evanston...

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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Liz Larsen