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

The Daily Northwestern


Lemaitre: Tobacco ban reveals Evanston’s disregard for Northwestern students

October 30, 2014

Recently, Evanston aldermen voted to increase the legal age for purchase of tobacco products from 18 to 21. City Council stopped short of outlawing the possession of cigarettes, which one alderman called “excessive”...

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 27, 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...

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...

Vines: Chicago ban on e-cigarettes unnecessary, counterproductive

Vines: Chicago ban on e-cigarettes unnecessary, counterproductive

January 16, 2014

The Chicago City Council, with the support of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, passed a citywide ban Wednesday on electronic cigarette usage indoors. The measure prohibits the use of e-cigarettes indoors in public...

Students split on ASG tobacco-free resolution

October 10, 2013

A resolution that would ban tobacco products on campus brought before the Associated Student Government Senate on Wednesday night has been receiving mixed reactions from students. (ASG Senate begins...

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