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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


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Year in review: Evanston government turnover in 2022

January 3, 2023

Content warning: This article contains mentions of sexual misconduct. As Evanston prepares for 2023 municipal elections, The Daily takes a look back at the turnover in Evanston city government and bureaucracy...

The Lorraine H. Morton center in spring, framed by trees.

John Fournier declines city manager position offer after multiple contract negotiations

May 27, 2022

John Fournier will not be Evanston’s next city manager after declining the offered position Friday, City Council announced. City Council and Mayor Daniel Biss voted 9-1 on Monday to appoint Fournier...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center is shown from the front, with snow and tall grass in the foreground of the photo.

City Council approves John Fournier as city manager

May 24, 2022

City Council and Mayor Daniel Biss voted 9-1 on Monday to appoint John Fournier as Evanston’s next city manager following a three-month search process at Monday’s meeting, amid backlash from residents....

Several protesters stand on a sidewalk outside a building, holding signs reading “Poche 4 ETown” and “I’m Pissed at Biss.” A man holding a microphone stands in the middle, speaking to onlookers.

Evanston residents protest city manager selection process during State of the City event

May 20, 2022

About twenty Evanston residents gathered in front of Palmhouse, an event venue on Howard Street, Friday morning to protest the city’s selection process for its next city manager. On May 13, the city...

Evanston city councilmembers sit at their desks. Four flags stand behind them.

Residents voice opinions on city manager finalists at City Council meeting

May 10, 2022

On the heels of a recent town hall between Evanston’s final two city manager candidates, residents took to Monday’s City Council meeting to voice their opinions about the upcoming selection of the...

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