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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


Eighth Ward Ald. Ann Rainey stands outside her home in a black jacket, wearing a purple mask, with a Black Lives Matter sign in the background.

Mayoral candidates, residents condemn Ald. Rainey for comments against Clerk Reid

February 9, 2021

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) drew sharp criticism from mayoral candidates and citizens alike Monday evening for comments she made against city clerk and 8th Ward challenger Devon Reid at an aldermanic forum last...

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.

Mayoral candidates Lori Keenan and Sebastian Nalls grill Daniel Biss’ legislative record in debate

February 3, 2021

Former state Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) who has endorsements from seven out of nine City Council members, was grilled by his opponents, Evanston community activist Lori Keenan and 20-year old Evanston...

Evanston mayoral candidates Daniel Biss, Lori Keenan and Sebastian Nalls each have different plans to address climate and sustainability in Evanston.

The Daily Northwestern’s Climate and Environmental Policy Guide to Evanston’s Mayoral Candidates

February 1, 2021

Many are asking political leaders at the national, state and local levels how they plan to combat the threat of climate change, protect ecosystems from pollution and address environmental racism. Here’s...

Lori Keenan in a white shirt smiling at the camera

“This is the first time I’m on a clipboard”: Longtime Evanston activist Lori Keenan looks to make the jump from resident to mayor, increase city-wide transparency and communication

January 27, 2021

If she’s elected to be Evanston’s next mayor, 7th Ward resident Lori Keenan said her Monday nights won’t look any different. With friends and supporters, Keenan jokes that she’ll attend the...

Mayoral candidate Daniel Biss. Biss rejected Ald. Ann Rainey's endorsement after her comments against Clerk Reid.

Mayoral candidate Biss advocates for less spending on police, additional transparency around UP, NIPAS

January 25, 2021

Mayoral candidate Daniel Biss said the City of Evanston should reduce the occupational scope of the Evanston Police Department in an interview with The Daily. Biss said the role of the police in the...

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