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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


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Ald. Krissie Harris (2nd) wins 2nd Ward election

April 4, 2023

Ald. Krissie Harris (2nd) will continue to serve as Evanston’s 2nd Ward Councilmember after winning Tuesday’s election. She received 696 votes –– 54.25% of the total –– according to the Cook...

One lady looking pensive voting at a blue voting booth.

NU students and Evanston residents gear up as volunteer election judges

November 7, 2022

For most Evanston residents, election day is just another Tuesday. Some will stop by the polls during lunch breaks or after work to cast their ballots. Others voted early or by mail. But for Hannah...

A hand putting a piece of paper into a box with a sticker that says “I voted” in front of a red and blue striped background.

Cook County residents take on volunteer work to coordinate local elections

May 2, 2022

Wanting to get more civically involved during local elections, Sue Brenner, a member of the League of Women Voters of Evanston, started working as an election judge about 15 years ago. Since then, she’s...

A high-angle picture of the front entrance of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

Incoming aldermen criticize lame duck City Council for plan to vote on contentious agenda items before new council is sworn in

May 10, 2021

Two incoming alderpeople have raised a complaint alleging the outgoing City Council does not have the power to pass ordinances at its Monday night meeting. The 81st City Council will be sworn in tonight,...

A graphic combining American flag imagery with a close-up image of Evanston, Illinois on a map. The shape of Evanston is outlined in tan with a red grid, with Lake Michigan in blue to the east and other areas of Illinois, colored in red with white stars, to the west.

Devon Reid wins 8th Ward aldermanic race; Matthew Mitchell concedes

April 10, 2021

Devon Reid has won the 8th Ward aldermanic race Saturday after candidate Matthew Mitchell officially conceded the race Saturday. Reid, who currently serves as City Clerk, captured nearly 52 percent...

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