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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


Daly: Where do we stand after Oregon?

Daly: Where do we stand after Oregon?

October 4, 2015

I don’t quite know what Jeb Bush had in mind when he said that "stuff happens" in response to the mass shooting at an Oregon community college that left nine dead and several injured, after a gunman...

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl listens to residents debate a proposed ban on assault weapons at Monday's City Council meeting. Aldermen unanimously voted for the ban, which went immediately went into effect.

Evanston aldermen approve assault weapons ban as state deadline nears

July 16, 2013

Evanston aldermen unanimously approved an assault weapons ban Monday night, just six days after Illinois enacted the last concealed-carry law in the country. Although the state legislation contains...

State deadline set for City Council to pass assault weapons ban

July 10, 2013

With the passage of Illinois’ long-awaited concealed-carry bill Tuesday, Evanston aldermen have 10 days to pass a citywide ban on assault weapons. City Council chose to delay a vote on the assault...

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Tuesday used his amendatory veto powers to send the concealed-carry legislation back to the General Assembly. He called for a reversal of a measure that prevents local municipalities like Evanston from passing their own gun laws.

Proposed Evanston weapons ban hangs in balance amid concealed-carry debate

July 3, 2013

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn used his amendatory veto powers to send a concealed-carry bill back to state lawmakers on Tuesday, signaling an uncertain future for Evanston's proposed ban on assault weapons. Among...

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...

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