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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

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.

Peter Braithwaite leads over Darlene Cannon in 2nd Ward election by just under 100 votes

April 6, 2021

Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) leads challenger Darlene Cannon by just over 100 votes in a 2nd Ward aldermanic race which remains too close to call, according to unofficial election results from the Cook...

A hand-drawn illustration of a resident speaking into a microphone with Mayor-elect Daniel Biss silhouetted in the background. Royal blue background with light blue polka dots.

Evanston residents, organizations react to projected primary results

February 25, 2021

While waiting for Tuesday’s primary election results to be finalized, Evanston residents and organizations reacted to the projected election of a new mayor and city clerk, and ousting of incumbents in...

City clerk candidate Stephanie Mendoza stands smiling in a black blouse, with her arms resting on a brown sign that says “Evanston.”

Mendoza appears to win over 70 percent of city clerk votes; write-in candidates wait

February 24, 2021

City clerk candidate Stephanie Mendoza appears to have won over 70 percent of the vote, with all precincts reporting. The office will release results for write-in candidates in the coming days. If a...

The Democratic Party of Evanston released 2021 municipal election endorsements at the end of last month. Some residents have found problems with the party’s endorsement process and membership requirements.

DPOE endorses 2021 municipal candidates, addresses membership questions

February 11, 2021

The Democratic Party of Evanston has endorsed mayoral candidate Daniel Biss, city clerk candidate Stephanie Mendoza and 1st Ward aldermanic candidate Clare Kelly for the 2021 municipal elections. The organization...

 Shelley Ann Carrillo with her original candidacy paperwork for 8th ward alderman in November 2020. Carrillo was removed from the ballot following objections to her candidacy and subsequently began a write-in campaign.

Write-in candidates crowd Evanston elections

January 20, 2021

For the ten write-in candidates who filed to run for municipal office in Evanston this winter, many are approaching their runs with tempered optimism.  The candidates join an already-crowded field...

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