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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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Another round of objections adds to mayoral election controversy

January 2, 2017

Mayoral candidate Jeff Smith (WCAS ‘77) filed objections to all four of his competitors last week, opposing the city’s recent decision to hold a primary at the end of February and raising questions...

Ald. Brian Miller (9th) attends a council meeting. One of Miller's supporters unsuccessfully challenged the candidacies of two of his opponents based on a 1992 citywide referendum mandating a mayoral primary.

City will hold primary election for mayor, Fifth Ward alderman in February

December 23, 2016

With five candidates officially in the running for both mayor and Fifth Ward alderman, Evanston will hold a primary in February ahead of April’s general election, the city announced Friday. The announcement...

Lynne Greene (center), wife of City Clerk Rodney Greene, sits before Evanston's electoral board, along with clerk candidate Devon Reid (right). Greene filed a challenge against Reid's candidacy, but the board decided on Monday morning that he could stay on the ballot.

Evanston electoral board dismisses challenges to bids for mayor, clerk

December 19, 2016

City officials dismissed challenges to three mayoral and clerk candidates at a hearing Monday, allowing them to appear on the ballot. In an election that has become unusually tense months before votes...

Northwestern alumnus becomes fifth candidate to join mayoral race

December 8, 2016

The candidate field in Evanston's mayoral race has grown to five, as Evanston lawyer and activist Jeff Smith announced this week that he plans to run. Smith (WCAS, '77) said he is currently circulating...

City Council allocated funding to make masonry and roof repairs to the fog houses next to the Harley Clarke mansion in the 2017 budget. The fog houses are used for summer parks programming.

Aldermen approve 2017 budget with Harley Clarke Mansion funding

December 7, 2016

After debate over further funding for improvements to the Harley Clarke Mansion, aldermen unanimously approved the 2017 proposed budget last week. The $304 million budget includes a 2.4 percent property...

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