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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


A hand-drawn illustration of a resident speaking into a microphone with Mayor-elect Daniel Biss silhouetted in the background. Royal blue background with light blue polka dots.

Evanston residents, organizations react to projected primary results

February 25, 2021

While waiting for Tuesday’s primary election results to be finalized, Evanston residents and organizations reacted to the projected election of a new mayor and city clerk, and ousting of incumbents in...

Eighth Ward Ald. Ann Rainey stands outside her home in a black jacket, wearing a purple mask, with a Black Lives Matter sign in the background.

City Clerk Devon Reid preparing for run-off in Eighth

February 23, 2021

Though results from Tuesday’s primary are not yet final, City Clerk Devon Reid said Wednesday his campaign for the 8th Ward aldermanic seat is already preparing for the April 6 run-off. “We know...

Mayoral candidate and former state Sen. Daniel Biss. Biss received an endorsement from Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday.

Gov. Pritzker endorses mayoral candidate Daniel Biss; opponents respond

February 18, 2021

Gov. J.B. Pritzker endorsed Evanston mayoral candidate and former state Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) Thursday.  “(Biss) has a bold, progressive agenda for the City of Evanston,” Pritzker said...

Mayoral candidate Daniel Biss. Biss rejected Ald. Ann Rainey's endorsement after her comments against Clerk Reid.

Mayoral candidate Daniel Biss rejects Ald. Ann Rainey’s endorsement

February 12, 2021

Former state Senator and Evanston mayoral candidate Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) said Friday he could no longer accept Ald. Ann Rainey’s (8th) endorsement. This statement comes after Rainey apologized,...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th). Rainey has apologized to City Clerk Devon Reid for remarks she made  at a Feb. 2 debate for Eighth Ward aldermanic candidates.

Rainey issues apology for remarks toward Reid during aldermanic debate

February 10, 2021

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) issued an apology on Tuesday for remarks made against City Clerk Devon Reid, which aldermen and residents said were racist.  Rainey characterized Reid, who is challenging her...

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