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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

Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) speaks at a Human Services Committee meeting on Monday. At the meeting, policy and procedural changes for the Evanston Police Department were presented to council members.

City presents Evanston Police Department policy changes

February 7, 2017

City manager Wally Bobkiewicz announced a series of policy changes for Evanston Police Department officers, including increased training in de-escalation and diversity and inclusion, at a Human Services...

Mayoral candidate Jeff Smith speaks at a city meeting. Smith is running on a progressive platform including environmental stewardship and affordable housing.

Longtime advocate Jeff Smith prioritizing progressive aims

February 7, 2017

When Jeff Smith was an undergraduate student at Northwestern, he saw Jimmy Carter speak in front of a sparse crowd on campus. Invigorated, he soon found himself volunteering at the local Democratic Party...

Former employee files suit against city alleging wrongful termination, workplace harassment

February 5, 2017

A former Evanston employee has filed a lawsuit against the city and a former supervisor alleging breach of contract, “willful and wanton conduct” related to alleged workplace harassment and improper...

Mayoral candidate Jeff Smith speaks at an election forum. Smith said the city should “foster a culture of peace” to prevent gun violence.

Mayoral, 5th Ward candidates debate affordable housing, violence prevention

February 5, 2017

Candidates for mayor and 5th Ward alderman emphasized the importance of affordable housing and anti-violence initiatives in Evanston at a forum Saturday morning. The forum, hosted by the League of Women...

Sen. Dick Durbin looks on at then-Representative Tammy Duckworth as she accepts victory in her race for the Senate in November. Both senators voted against Secretary of State Rex Tillerson today.

Illinois senators oppose Tillerson, other Trump nominees

February 2, 2017

Both Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) voted against the nomination of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson today and have shown opposition to other Trump administration nominees. In...

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