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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


New laws, ordinances and legal changes rang in the new year, including a higher minimum wage and electronic-smoking restrictions.

New laws for the new year: Six laws affecting Evanston residents in 2024

January 2, 2024

More than 300 laws took effect in Illinois on Monday. Here are six that will significantly impact Evanston residents.  Fair Workweek Evanston’s Fair Workweek Ordinance, passed in 2023 by City...

Plan Commission passes dispensary zoning amendment for Council consideration

January 9, 2020

Evanston’s Plan Commission unanimously passed an amendment for City Council consideration to reduce the required distance between cannabis dispensaries and primary and secondary educational institutions...

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