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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

A graphic with a blue background and stars, which reads “Evanston Decides: Municipal Elections 2021.”

Here is where Evanston’s 5th Ward aldermanic candidates stand on the issues

April 5, 2021

Candidates Carolyn Murray and Bobby Burns will face off for the 5th Ward aldermanic seat in Tuesday’s general election. Murray’s endorsements include the Community Alliance for Better Government and...

Former Ald. Jane Grover (7th). Grover sent an email to dozens of Evanston residents Tuesday inviting them to a Zoom meeting on the upcoming Consolidated General Election.

Former aldermen organize meeting to combat “anti-incumbency,” draw backlash from candidates, residents

March 4, 2021

Several former city leaders had plans to hold a Zoom meeting Wednesday to “discuss strategy” in combating “anti-incumbency” efforts they alleged rooted in community organizations like the Organization...

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons sitting at a City Council meeting.

5th Ward residents talk housing insecurity, budget concerns and crime

January 21, 2021

Ald. Robin Rue Simmons (5th) addressed housing insecurity, updates to a proposed local skate park and an uptick in crime at a Wednesday 5th Ward meeting. At a special City Council meeting, city officials...

5th Ward aldermanic candidate Carolyn Murray. Her campaign focuses on expanding dialogue between Evanston police and residents.

Aldermanic candidate Carolyn Murray looks to reform policing, affordability for Fifth Ward

January 14, 2021

Carolyn Murray says she’s the candidate for a ward recent City Councils have left behind.  “I'm a lifelong Evanston 5th Ward resident,” Murray said. “My history, and my reference points, and...

The three finalists for Evanston’s city manager position. From left to right, the finalists are Aretha Ferrell-Benavides, Marie Peoples and Erika Storlie.

Residents express dismay with city manager search, claim lack of transparency

October 13, 2020

Residents expressed dismay at the City Council’s city manager search process, accusing the council of a lack of transparency and contradicting their commitment to end structural racism during a Monday...

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