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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


The three Evanston mayoral candidates faced off in a virtual debate Tuesday night. Daniel Biss, who has secured endorsements from seven of nine City Council members, defended his record as a state legislator.

City clerk candidates emphasize transparency, accountability in forum

February 1, 2021

City clerk candidates discussed building resident trust and improving Freedom of Information Act procedures in a Saturday panel. The League of Women Voters of Evanston and the Evanston Public Library...

City Clerk Devon Reid. A new policy from the clerk’s office would release all misconduct and use of force records

Mayor challenges new city clerk policy on releasing misconduct, use of force records

July 27, 2020

A new policy from the city clerk’s office requiring the public release of police misconduct and use of force records prompted a challenge from the mayor and city attorney at Monday’s City Council meeting. The...

City clerk Devon Reid. Aldermen will discuss splitting up Reid’s FOIA responsibilities at Tuesday’s city council.

Hagerty moves to restrict FOIA powers currently held by city clerk

May 27, 2019

Aldermen are considering a proposal that would strip the city clerk of his powers relating to public records requests, setting up a power struggle between the city’s elected officials. Aldermen will...

Evanston city clerk Devon Reid. Reid filed a suit against the city over his access to FOIA information.

Officer in charge of FOIA requests sues Evanston over access to information

May 9, 2019

City clerk Devon Reid filed a suit Tuesday against the city regarding his access to information as a FOIA officer. Reid was elected to his role as city clerk and FOIA officer two years ago and has been...

Devon Reid won the race for city clerk on Tuesday. He ran on a platform to increase government transparency and enhance voter participation.

Devon Reid beats out long-time city clerk Rodney Greene for position

April 5, 2017

Second time’s the charm for Devon Reid, a 24-year-old Evanston native who will replace Rodney Greene as the city clerk. Reid — who in 2011 made an unsuccessful bid for alderman of Chicago’s 26th...

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