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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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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Mayor Steve Hagerty contributes $5,000 to Evanston Together LLC

April 2, 2021

Mayor Steve Hagerty has emerged as one of the top donors to local political committee Evanston Together LLC, according to a quarterly report filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections Thursday. The...

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Evanston Together LLC prompts controversy about Evanston governing style ahead of April 6 election

April 1, 2021

In the weeks leading up to the April 6 municipal elections, Evanston Together LLC, a recently formed political organization, has become the subject of a citywide controversy after sending a series of mailers...

Candidates sparred over the role of the city manager in a NAACP forum Tuesday. Erika Storlie was confirmed as Evanston’s city manager in October.

Aldermanic candidates debate mayor-council model, reparations at NAACP forum

March 4, 2021

Aldermanic candidates debated shifting Evanston’s government from a council-manager form to a “strong mayor” form during a forum Tuesday. The forum, hosted by the Evanston NAACP focused on reparations,...

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Evanston residents, organizations react to projected primary results

February 25, 2021

While waiting for Tuesday’s primary election results to be finalized, Evanston residents and organizations reacted to the projected election of a new mayor and city clerk, and ousting of incumbents in...

LTE: Vote for Clare Kelly in Evanston’s 1st Ward Aldermanic Race

February 22, 2021

Over the last three terms, I have supported and campaigned for Judy Fiske as 1st Ward Alderman. This election season, I will no longer be voting for Alderman Fiske. As I look back on Alderman Fiske's...

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