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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


Former Evanston Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) emphasized the importance of voting, especially in local elections.

NU Votes hosts election-day speaker to educate on local government

April 2, 2025

As voters headed to the polls Tuesday for Evanston’s municipal elections, NU Votes hosted former Evanston Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) to educate students about the structure of Evanston’s local government...

Donald Michelin Sr., on the right, led the boys’ cross country team from 2009 to 2017, when he passed the baton to his son, Donald Michelin Jr., on the left.

‘The spirit of Evanston’: ETHS Coach Donald Michelin Sr.’s impact extends beyond the track

November 12, 2024

Donald Michelin Sr. (SESP ’73) goes by many names. In his 72 years living on Hartrey Avenue, students have known him as Mr. Michelin, high school runners call him “coach” and Evanston Township High...

A hand fills in a ballot against a blue backdrop with red stars

Geracaris wins 9th Ward election, ‘ready to do the work’ on affordable housing

April 4, 2023

Ald. Juan Geracaris (9th) will continue to serve as the 9th Ward’s councilmember on City Council after winning 67.41% of the vote, according to the Cook County Clerk’s Office. Geracaris ran against...

A ballot box with a ballot sticking out, in yellow and red.

The Daily Explains: Who’s running for City Council in 2023?

March 15, 2023

Following the resignations of two former councilmembers in 2022, Evanston will hold a special City Council election April 4 to confirm who will fill the 2nd and 9th ward seats until 2025. Typically,...

A person wearing a black jacket looks at the camera from the side, outside on a chilly day.

Kathy Hayes, 9th Ward candidate, talks Evanston roots and social work experience

March 15, 2023

For Kathy Hayes, running to represent Evanston’s 9th Ward on City Council is a full-circle moment. More than 25 years ago, she was working for a local political campaign: Richard Devine’s campaign...

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