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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


Four City Council candidates gathered outside the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center on Friday.

City Council candidates push for Civic Center partial rehab estimates

March 3, 2025

Four City Council candidates called for Evanston to consider a partial rehabilitation of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center during a Friday afternoon press conference outside of the 2100 Ridge Ave. building. Led...

Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) is campaigning to retain his City Council seat representing central Evanston.

Q&A: Ald. Bobby Burns discusses housing, revitalization in hopes of 2nd term

February 13, 2025

In his first reelection bid, incumbent and longtime Evanston resident Ald. Bobby Burns (5th) is campaigning to retain his City Council seat representing central Evanston. Burns, a political consultant,...

The 82-year-old former educator and member of the Reparations Committee said he is dissatisfied with the current representation of the 5th Ward. He also wants to improve the 5th Ward through affordable housing policy, education expansion and increased job training opportunities.

Q&A: 5th Ward challenger Carlis Sutton talks affordable housing in 3rd council bid

February 12, 2025

Born-and-raised Evanston resident Carlis Sutton is running in the 2025 Evanston election to represent the 5th Ward on City Council.  The 82-year-old former educator and member of the Reparations Committee...

Kerry Mundy looks on as his 7th Ward opponent, Parielle Davis, speaks at the candidate forum Sunday in Evanston.

Council, mayoral hopefuls gather for contentious forum ahead of Evanston election

February 10, 2025

Not long after 7th Ward aldermanic candidate Parielle Davis took her seat at Sunday’s candidate forum, she addressed her opponent, Kerry Mundy, with a pointed question that would set the tone for the...

Several residents expressed concern that Celadon’s proposal could limit public access to the mansion and that Council did not allocate enough time for public discussion of the proposals before calling a vote.

City to negotiate a lease to rehabilitate Harley Clarke Mansion

October 15, 2024

City Council authorized the city manager to negotiate a lease with Celadon Holdings, LLC to renovate the Harley Clarke Mansion to create 10 hotel rooms and host weddings Monday night. The historic mansion,...

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