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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


The Democratic Party of Evanston released 2021 municipal election endorsements at the end of last month. Some residents have found problems with the party’s endorsement process and membership requirements.

DPOE endorses 2021 municipal candidates, addresses membership questions

February 11, 2021

The Democratic Party of Evanston has endorsed mayoral candidate Daniel Biss, city clerk candidate Stephanie Mendoza and 1st Ward aldermanic candidate Clare Kelly for the 2021 municipal elections. The organization...

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.

A comprehensive list of all the candidates for Evanston’s 2021 municipal elections

November 18, 2020

The filing period for Evanston’s 2021 municipal elections opened on Monday, Nov. 16 and continues through Monday, Nov. 23. Candidates can file to run for any of the nine aldermanic slots, as well as...

Rep. Jan Schakowsy (D-Evanston). Schakowsky attended the Democratic Party of Evanston’s ranked choice voting session on Sunday night, and spoke in favor of her candidate of choice, Elizabeth Warren.

DPOE holds ranked choice voting session for presidential, local candidates

February 10, 2020

The Democratic Party of Evanston held its ranked choice endorsement session Sunday night, and though no presidential candidate received enough votes for an endorsement, the night was a decisive win...

Mayor Steve Hagerty. Hagerty spoke to Evanston residents in a town hall on Thursday night.

Evanston residents speak out against hosting professional events at Welsh-Ryan Arena

November 15, 2019

During a town hall event Thursday, Evanston residents voiced opposition to a resolution City Council passed Monday that would allow Northwestern to host professional sporting events and for-profit concerts...

The Robert Crown Center, located at 1701 Main St. Residents are demanding more transparency in financing of the Robert Crown Center.

Citizens discuss affordability, transparency in Robert Crown construction

May 19, 2019

A group of residents gathered Sunday afternoon to discuss their concerns with the financing and lack of city transparency surrounding construction of the Robert Crown Community Center. Evanstonians...

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