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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


PharmaCannis is Evanston’s medical marijuana dispensary located at 1804 Maple Ave. The Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday to create a ticket-based system to fine people caught with small amounts of marijuana rather than arrest them.

Illinois House passes marijuana decriminalization bill, governor’s decision pending

May 19, 2016

A bill that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana and establish a new marijuana intoxication standard for driving passed the state House of Representatives on Wednesday, and now...

Police Blotter: Man found with drugs hidden in dollar

September 22, 2015

Man found with drugs hidden in dollar bill A 26-year-old man was arrested Sunday morning in connection with possession of Xanax and marijuana. Police were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block...

Police Blotter: Man charged with possessing more than 2.5 pounds of marijuana

August 18, 2015

A 27-year-old man was arrested Friday morning in connection with possessing approximately 2.7 pounds of marijuana. Police used a search warrant to enter Charles Kendall’s home at about 8 a.m. in the...

Police Blotter: Nov. 6

November 5, 2014

Evanston resident charged with marijuana possession, driving with a suspended license Police arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with possession of marijuana after they pulled him over for a traffic...

Police: 26 citations, no arrests on Dillo Day

June 3, 2014

There were no Dillo Day arrests this year, but 26 people received citations, police said. Northwestern students received 18 of the citations, a typical amount compared to that of recent years. Evanston...

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