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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

9th Ward aldermanic candidate Cicely Fleming speaks in University Hall (left). The other candidate, Shawn Jones, speaks at an aldermanic forum earlier this year (right).

Two candidates vie to replace Miller in 9th Ward

April 3, 2017

Two 9th Ward aldermanic candidates are vying to replace Ald. Brian Miller (9th) in a race focused on addressing affordability and equity issues in Evanston. Shawn Jones, a lawyer and former reporter...

A Northwestern student casts his ballot at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center in 2014. Suburban Cook County voters set a record for early votes during this years consolidated election.

Cook County sees record number of early voters

April 2, 2017

Suburban Cook County voters set an opening-week record, casting more ballots during this early voting period than in any past consolidated election, Cook County Clerk David Orr announced in a Friday news...

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at a town hall in January. Biss introduced a bill which aims to tackle Illinois student debt.

Bill to alleviate Illinois student debt passed by Financial Institutions Committee

March 30, 2017

A new bill aiming to tackle Illinois student debt cleared its first major hurdle after being passed by the Financial Institutions Committee on March 15. The bill, introduced by State Sen. Daniel Biss...

Robin Rue Simmons speaks at a candidate forum on Jan. 19. She and Carolyn Murray, seated second from the left, will face off in the general election on April 4.

Simmons, Murray prioritize economic development, affordable housing in 5th Ward race

March 30, 2017

As a lawsuit and allegations of ethics violations hover over the 5th Ward aldermanic election, the two candidates emphasize their commitments to promote affordable housing and economic development. The...

Mayoral candidate Steve Hagerty at his campaign kick-off event. The Hagerty campaign released a statement renouncing the endorsement by A Better Evanston.

Municipal candidates oppose political action committee’s endorsements

March 30, 2017

Candidates across various Evanston municipal races have repudiated the endorsement of newly created political action committee A Better Evanston, citing the organization’s attack advertisements and a...

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