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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


Over 42,000 Chicago voters cast ballots indicating no votes or write-in votes in the 2024 Democratic primary, compared to just over 12,000 in 2020.

“Now is when we have power”: Voters consider withholding presidential votes in protest of war in Gaza

October 29, 2024

When Newland Smith cast his ballot in the 2024 Illinois primary election, he did not select any candidate to be nominated to run for president. Instead, he wrote in “Gaza.”  Smith wasn’t the...

LTE: Israelis Care More About Palestinian Lives than Hamas Does

LTE: Israelis Care More About Palestinian Lives than Hamas Does

April 25, 2024

Content warning: This article contains mention of war, sexual assault and death. Dear Editor, Reasonable people can certainly disagree about Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. But neither...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center framed by trees in the spring.

Residents criticize city manager search, finalist at City Council meeting

July 26, 2022

After the city announced Carol Mitten as Evanston’s only finalist for city manager, residents took to Monday’s City Council meeting to voice their concerns about the candidate and the 14-month city...

Several Evanston officials sit in the Council chamber during Monday’s Council meeting. From left to right: 3rd Ward Councilmember Melissa Wynne, 4th Ward Councilmember Jonathan Nieuwsma, Interim City Manager Kelley Gandurski, Mayor Daniel Biss, City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza, and 5th Ward Councilmember Bobby Burns.

City Council confirms Kelley Gandurski as interim city manager

September 21, 2021

City Council voted 7-1 Monday to appoint deputy city manager Kelley Gandurski as interim city manager, following the narrow approval of Erika Storlie’s resignation just under a month and a half prior. Storlie...

Lake Michigan pictured at sunset.

Evanston residents speak out in solidarity with lakefront employees alleging sexual misconduct

July 27, 2021

Dozens of Evanston residents spoke in support of the 56 female lifeguards and beach workers who signed a petition alleging sexual misconduct and assault by supervisors and coworkers at Evanston lakefronts...

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