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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


Evanston firefighters and officials examine the damage of a fire Wednesday evening. The blaze broke out in the 1900 block of Hartrey Avenue.

1 dead in west Evanston fire

April 24, 2013

An Evanston man died this evening after an apartment fire on the city's west side, city manager Wally Bobkiewicz said. The blaze broke out shortly after 5 p.m. in the 1900 block of Hartrey Avenue, Bobkiewicz...

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...

Paul House and Justin Lamerdin (not pictured) were arrested Monday after Evanston Police found nearly 150 grams of marijuana in their Skokie home.

Evanston Police find nearly 150 grams of marijuana in Skokie home

April 9, 2013

Evanston Police arrested two Skokie residents Monday afternoon after finding nearly 150 grams of marijuana in their house. At about 3:40 p.m., EPD investigators raided the residence of Paul House, 29,...

An economic report released last month by Downtown Evanston revealed that 19 new businesses have opened in the city since October.

Business vacancy rates remain low as Evanston seeks retailers

April 2, 2013

Evanston has attracted a steady flow of new businesses and kept vacancy rates low since last fall, according to a new economic report from the city. From October to March, 19 new business opened in...

Waa-Mu members hold workshops in local schools

March 7, 2013

Students from Northwestern’s Waa-Mu Show, one of the largest student-written musicals in the country, are now leading free musical workshops at local elementary and middle schools. The workshops will...

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