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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

Politics

Devon Reid speaks at a forum. Reid, who was elected Evanston’s next city clerk, was endorsed by Reclaim Evanston — an organization that supports progressive candidates.

Local political organization supports two winning candidates

April 10, 2017

Reclaim Evanston, an organization that supports progressive legislation and candidates in local races, endorsed two winning candidates in this month’s municipal election. The organization endorsed...

Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) speaks at an election night gathering last week. Tendam — who was trailing businessman Steve Hagerty by 129 votes —  conceded to his opponent on Sunday night.

Mark Tendam concedes Evanston mayoral race

April 10, 2017

Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) conceded the mayoral race to businessman Steve Hagerty on Sunday, capping off a roughly six-month long election season that included a rare primary and a slew of contentious legal...

Bill to allow for dissolution of certain Illinois townships

April 6, 2017

Illinois residents would be able to vote on local government consolidation and township dissolution under a bill passed in the Illinois House of Representatives last month. State representatives voted...

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl speaks at the Refugee Freedom Seder in Parkes Hall on Wednesday. Tisdahl will be finishing her term as mayor in May, after serving in the position since 2009.

Elizabeth Tisdahl reflects on mayoral legacy

April 6, 2017

Lorraine Morton first met Elizabeth Tisdahl about 30 years ago, before either of them had any mayoral ambitions. Morton was on the way to pick up her youngest granddaughter — then in fifth grade —...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. There will be three new aldermen on City Council following Tuesday’s municipal election.

Newly elected aldermen look to collaborate on city-wide issues, advocate for their wards

April 6, 2017

Three new additions are set to join City Council following Tuesday’s municipal election. Robin Rue Simmons will replace current Ald. Delores Holmes in the 5th Ward, Thomas Suffredin will take over...

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