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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 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...

A marijuana plant.

Shirola: It’s time to legalize marijuana at the federal level

April 10, 2019

This is the first column in “Failed Policy,” a series examining the history of drugs and drug policy in the United States since its founding. Marijuana has a long and interesting history in the...

Elyse Jones waters marijuana clones at a medical marijuana dispensary in San Jose, Calif., where marijuana is legalized. In Illinois, any person convicted of possessing more than 10 grams or those accused of selling the drug can face prison time.

Democratic-controlled Illinois sets eyes on marijuana legalization

February 25, 2019

Last week, the Evanston Police Department seized over 500 grams of marijuana, including THC-laced Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, arresting their owner. While legalizing possession of that many grams might not...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks at an event. Pritzker’s administration proposed a vape tax to help cover Illinois’ budget deficit

Gov. Pritzker considering vape tax to reduce deficit

February 11, 2019

In their first budget proposal, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his administration are considering a tax on e-cigarettes to generate revenue for Illinois. Deputy Gov. Dan Hynes told Politico that the budget...

J.B. Pritzker speaks at an event. Pritzker emphasized his plan to legalize cannabis on 4/20.

Pritzker highlights push for legalization of marijuana on 4/20

April 22, 2018

On 4/20, Democratic candidate for governor J.B. Pritzker emphasized his push for the legalization of marijuana in Illinois on various social media platforms. In an advertisement posted in February,...

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