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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


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.

Mayoral candidates, residents condemn Ald. Rainey for comments against Clerk Reid

February 9, 2021

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) drew sharp criticism from mayoral candidates and citizens alike Monday evening for comments she made against city clerk and 8th Ward challenger Devon Reid at an aldermanic forum last...

The Weekly: Week Four Recap

The Weekly: Week Four Recap

February 8, 2021

Chinese international students create a video about the importance and heritage of their names, and Evanston/Skokie School District 65 will reopen soon amid discussions of vaccinations and equity. The...

City clerk and 8th Ward aldermanic candidate Devon Reid. Reid made his case for the Eighth Ward seat in a Tuesday debate that escalated after Ald. Rainey made a racially charged remark toward the clerk.

Rainey, Reid lead in charged 8th Ward debate

February 3, 2021

Four candidates for 8th Ward alderman faced off Tuesday night in a debate that opened with bold calls for change and ended with a flash of hostility. The three candidates on the ballot, as well as one...

City manager Erika Storlie. City Council voted Monday to commit to increasing the reserve fund to 16.66 percent of expenses.

City Council votes to commit to increasing reserve balance

January 26, 2021

City Council committed to increasing the reserve balance of the general fund to 16.66 percent by December 31, 2025 at Monday’s virtual meeting. The resolution included plans to add at least $1 million...

Ald. Ann Rainey.  Rainey has led the Eighth Ward for 34 of the last 38 years.

Veteran 8th Ward alderman has no plans to stop

January 20, 2021

After the better part of forty years, Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) still really likes her job.  “I’m a happy camper,” the alderman said.  “I just hope my constituents are.” Rainey is the longest-serving...

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