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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


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Evanston voter turnout surged in April elections, official data shows

April 23, 2025

With seven contested City Council races and a highly competitive battle for mayor, Evanston candidates urged their supporters to take to the polls on April 1. According to recently released official data...

A Pew Research Center study found that 73% of U.S. adults said they had seen misinformation about the 2024 elections at least somewhat often.

Political misinformation can decrease voter turnout in local elections, local experts warn

October 30, 2024

Ever since former President Donald Trump first called CNN “fake news” in a December 2016 tweet, attacks from both sides of the aisle have caused news sources and social media accounts to come under...

The November general election will take place on Nov. 5.

The Daily Explains: Who’s on the ballot for Evanston voters?

October 6, 2024

With only a month until the November general election, it’s time for voters to start considering their ballot picks. Beyond the presidential face-off between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President...

Voters can vote early both in-person and by mail.

Early voting to begin Oct. 21

September 26, 2024

The time to vote early in the general election, which will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 5, is fast approaching. Early voting gives voters more opportunities to send in their ballots either in person or...

The new city flag was selected from over 200 submissions to the Evanston Youth Flag Design Contest.

City Council introduces ranked-choice voting implementation ordinance, talks Landlord-Tenant agreements

June 11, 2024

City Council voted to introduce an ordinance for the implementation of ranked-choice voting and discussed an amendment to Evanston’s Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance Monday night. On November...

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