ANN ARBOR, Mich. — No. 2 Northwestern finished just inches away from immortality in Chapel Hill last season. The loss left coach Tracey Fuchs’ squad gutted — but it also fueled a relentless fire that burned for 371 days, reaching its zenith in Sunday’s national championship against No. 4 Saint...
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...
