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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


In the wake of City Council banning the sale of tobacco products to anyone under 21, many Northwestern students who smoke will have to go elsewhere to buy cigarettes.

Students, sellers react to amended Evanston tobacco ordinance

October 30, 2014

Some Northwestern students said they see the practicality in outlawing the sale and purchase of tobacco products for anyone under age 21 in Evanston but still think it is unfair to those who have been...

Evanston aldermen vote to increase the age for the sale and purchase of tobacco and liquid nicotine products from 18 to 21. Evanston is the first municipality in Illinois to do this, according to Dr. Don Zeigler.

Evanston City Council outlaws tobacco sales to residents under 21

October 28, 2014

Council approved an amendment Monday to prohibit anyone under the age of 21 from buying tobacco or liquid nicotine products. The amendment also outlaws the sale of tobacco products to those under...

Resident Mike Vasilko speaks to City Council on Saturday about his thoughts regarding the proposed 2015 budget. Council held the special meeting to listen to the public's concerns about the breakdown in funding.

Evanston City Council continues 2015 budget discussions

October 26, 2014

City Council and staff held a public hearing on the 2015 budget Saturday to address resident concerns and further explain the proposed plan. During the special meeting at the Civic Center, city officials...

City Council discusses Monday a proposal to raise the age from 18 to 21 for the sale, purchase and possession of tobacco and liquid nicotine products. During the meeting, an amendment was passed to remove the provision regarding possession but they have yet to vote on the proposal.

Evanston City Council amends tobacco proposal

October 14, 2014

City Council amended Monday a proposal to increase the legal age from 18 to 21 for selling and purchasing tobacco and liquid nicotine products. The amendment took out an original provision that said...

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