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The Daily Northwestern

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


5th Ward voter turnout was 63% for the 2024 Presidential Election.

5th Ward shows lowest voter turnout in Evanston

November 24, 2024

While Evanston’s overall voter turnout this election was similar to 2020, turnout in the 5th Ward decreased, according to Suburban Cook County election results. Calculated across all precincts, 5th...

Evanston residents respond to a poll about new services and features they would value in an updated Civic Center.

City to move operations to 909 Davis St. in early 2025 following high construction costs

November 20, 2024

On May 29, Evanston’s 5th Ward newsletter said city government operations would move out of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center by September. At a 5th Ward meeting in May, Economic Development Manager...

As the 5th Ward councilmember, Holmes helped establish the city’s Youth and Young Adult Division and expanded the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program, continuing her lifelong advocacy for children and families.

Former 5th Ward councilmember dies, city announces

October 23, 2024

Delores Holmes, former 5th Ward councilmember and co-founder of parent support organization Family Focus, died Tuesday, the city announced in a news release. Holmes spent 27 years serving as the director...

The next step in the search process is to gather feedback from District 65 community members to create a leadership profile.

The search for a new District 65 superintendent continues amid 5th Ward school difficulty

October 25, 2023

The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board of Education has begun their search for a new district superintendent. Former superintendent Devon Horton announced his departure in April. Since then, Angel...

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News Quiz: Northwestern clinches share of Big Ten regular season title, District 65 board limits new school, Evanston parents weigh in on city’s trick-or-treating hours

October 24, 2023
Try your hand at this week's news quiz to test your knowledge of Evanston and Northwestern headlines.
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