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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


Police find marijuana stash after stopping Evanston man in Wilmette

Police find marijuana stash after stopping Evanston man in Wilmette

July 16, 2013

An Evanston man was arrested last week after police say they pulled him over for driving with his lights off in Wilmette and found more than 175 grams of marijuana in his car. In addition to...

An Evanston resident found about 100 pounds of marijuana in a recycling container on Saturday. The nine packages total to more than $100,000 in value.

Updated: Evanston police: 100 pounds of pot found in recycling receptacle

June 10, 2013

An Evanston resident found about 100 pounds of marijuana in their recycling container Saturday, according to police. After the resident tipped them off, police said they pulled nine packages of pot...

Blotter: May 9

May 8, 2013

Chicago woman arrested in connection with forgery The Evanston Police Department arrested a Chicago woman Monday in connection with forgery and possession of marijuana. The woman, 21, attempted to...

Elemo I. Mohamed was arrested Saturday after Evanston Police found nearly $9,000 in likely drug money and dozens of bullets inside a safe in his car following a routine traffic stop.

Evanston Police: Convicted felon caught with bullets, drugs during traffic stop

April 22, 2013

Evanston Police say they found nearly $9,000 in likely drug money and dozens of bullets when they pulled over a car with a convicted felon in it this weekend near the Chicago border. Elemo I. Mohamed,...

Illinois House passed a bill to legalize medical marijuana Wednesday. The bill, if signed into law, could change how Evanston regulates marijuana.

Medical marijuana bill clears Illinois House, could affect enforcement of Evanston policy

April 21, 2013

Although a bid to legalize medical marijuana barely passed the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday, supporters say they are confident it eventually will be signed into law. If passed, House...

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