ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Ilse Tromp faced an uncertain future in December 2022. As the now-sophomore back caught up with her longtime friend and junior back Maja Zivojnovic on a Friday night, she pondered whether she’d even play college field hockey. Zivojnovic had just concluded her freshman season...
After narrowly winning her election by 26 votes in 2021, Ald. Clare Kelly (1st) is up for reelection for her second term. Her challenger, Stephen Hackney, is a newcomer to politics. Kelly grew up in the 1st Ward, which covers most of downtown Evanston, and used to teach at Evanston Township High School. As a vocal critic of Mayor Daniel Biss, she lambasted how he handled the Ryan Field rezoning process, decrying the city’s dealmaking and calling for more transparency. She has also made boosting small businesses a priority. “I am sensitive to the needs and concerns of the Evanston community, and I'm very goal-oriented,” Kelly said. “A real skill I have is being able to set my eyes...
