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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

Ald. Brian Miller (9th) attends a council meeting. One of Millers supporters unsuccessfully challenged the candidacies of two of his opponents based on a 1992 citywide referendum mandating a mayoral primary.

City will hold primary election for mayor, Fifth Ward alderman in February

December 23, 2016

With five candidates officially in the running for both mayor and Fifth Ward alderman, Evanston will hold a primary in February ahead of April’s general election, the city announced Friday. The announcement...

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) attends a council meeting. Fiske was one of two aldermen who voted against the energy benchmarking ordinance, which passed at Mondays meeting.

New city ordinance will require some building owners to report energy usage

December 13, 2016

Aldermen voted Monday to approve an energy benchmarking ordinance, requiring owners of large buildings to track and report their energy usage. The ordinance, which was sent through with a 7-2 vote,...

City Council allocated funding to make masonry and roof repairs to the fog houses next to the Harley Clarke mansion in the 2017 budget. The fog houses are used for summer parks programming.

Aldermen approve 2017 budget with Harley Clarke Mansion funding

December 7, 2016

After debate over further funding for improvements to the Harley Clarke Mansion, aldermen unanimously approved the 2017 proposed budget last week. The $304 million budget includes a 2.4 percent property...

Washington Elementary School is a part of Evanston/Skokie District 65. The board approved teacher contract on Monday after months of tense negotiations.

District 65 board approves contract

December 7, 2016

The Evanston/Skokie District 65 Board of Education approved the teacher contract proposal in a unanimous vote Monday night. This finalizes the agreement that was reached between the board and the District...

A crowd attends a post-election interfaith rally at Fountain Square on Sunday. Evanston’s government and political leaders are urging a recommitment to Evanston ideals after Donald Trump’s election.

Evanston officials prepare for a Trump presidency

November 22, 2016

As the realities of a President Donald Trump continue to sink in, some Evanston leaders have pledged they’ll do everything they can to limit the impacts in the city. Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl said cuts...

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