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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

A red “Office for Rent” sign sits on a vacant storefront behind a sidewalk.

‘A difference of philosophy’: leaders consider two visions for downtown Evanston’s future

April 2, 2023

Annie Coakley, director of Downtown Evanston, remembers a “liveliness” about downtown, filled with people eating their lunches at Fountain Square. Now, that liveliness is gone, she said. “You...

A sign that says “Vote Here” in front of four people walking into a building that says Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

Even with increased pay, Cook County faces “critical shortage” of election judges

April 2, 2023

After reading about a shortage of Cook County election judges in the Chicago Tribune, Wilmette resident Jim Mann signed up two days before the primary election in March 2020. “I decided I should do...

Three people sitting behind a counter with microphones.

City Council candidates say Rebuild Ryan Field project hinges on public opinion as Ryan Family, NU-affiliated campaign contributions roll in

March 30, 2023

Following Northwestern-affiliated campaign donations to 2nd and 9th Ward City Council incumbents, all candidates say they would prioritize listening to resident feedback when considering how to proceed...

A ballot box with a ballot sticking out, in yellow and red.

School Board races take center stage ahead of election day as early votes are cast

March 29, 2023

As a small but consistent stream of voters headed into the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center on Monday, most had their minds on the bottom of the ballot. Though two aldermanic races top the ticket, the school...

A ballot box with a ballot sticking up. Reads "Vote" on the sides of the green and pink box.

The Daily Explains: 2023 Local Elections

March 15, 2023

Evanston residents will officially observe Election Day on April 4. On the ballot are the 2nd and 9th Ward City Council seats, as well as three open seats on the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board...

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