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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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


As part of Evanston's phase-out of plastic shopping bags in large retail stores, residents can pick up reusable bags and recycle plastic bags at 11 locations around the city, including the Evanston Public Library at 1703 Orrington Ave.

Evanston aims to shift habits with upcoming plastic bag ban

June 16, 2015

Shoppers will have to think ahead when heading to Evanston grocery stores this summer, as a city ordinance passed last year banning large retail stores from distributing disposable plastic shopping bags...

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