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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


Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) looks over a pamphlet handed out by an advocate for gun rights at Monday's City Council meeting. An assault weapons ban was introduced as an effort to put in place gun regulations before the state's concealed-carry law possibly restricts local governments from doing so.

Introduction of Evanston assault weapons ban proposal sparks heated debate

June 25, 2013

The introduction of an assault weapons ban pitted gun hobbyists against advocates for fewer firearms at Monday night's City Council meeting. Backed by Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl as a step toward...

Murray returns from State of the Union as Cook County Commissioner calls for ‘common sense’ reform

February 14, 2013

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) thinks mothers will be a crucial force in passing gun control legislation. “I think moms can put pressure on Congress and turn this issue around,” she told The Daily...

Updated: Schakowsky invites Carolyn Murray to attend State of the Union address

February 8, 2013

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) announced Friday she invited Evanston resident Carolyn Murray to be her guest at President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address on Tuesday. Schakowsky chose...

Schapiro plans trips to Springfield and D.C. to discuss gun control

February 8, 2013

A mere signature on a petition is not enough for University President Morton Schapiro, who will travel to Springfield, Ill., and Washington, D.C., to further the gun control discussion. More than 350...

Tisdahl expresses support for newly introduced assault weapons ban

January 24, 2013

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl expressed support today for a U.S. senator’s legislation to ban assault weapons. The Assault Weapons Ban of 2013, introduced Thursday by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.),...

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