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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


Six people sitting at a long desk with flags behind them and the city of Evanston logo.

‘I need help:’ Ald. Bobby Burns pushes for city to fund administrative help for councilmembers

November 7, 2022

Ald. Bobby Burns’ (5th) day of city duties last Monday totaled over six hours. He began with a meeting about a rental licensing program initiative, then met with a resident who wants the city to install...

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.

City Council will see four new aldermen in May, election results show

April 20, 2021

Final election results confirm that City Council will have four new aldermen sitting on the dais this May. Newcomers Clare Kelly, Jonathan Nieuwsma, Bobby Burns and Devon Reid will all fill seats in the...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, a tall red brick building with stone archways around the doors.

Proposal to replace Board of Ethics headed to City Council from Rules Committee

April 20, 2021

City Council is slated to vote on a proposal to eliminate Evanston’s current Board of Ethics on April 26.  Currently, the Board of Ethics, which reports to the Rules Committee, serves as the accountability...

A bug’s-eye view photo of Evanston’s Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, taken in daylight. The center is a brown brick building with the front door set into a tan stone wall.

Evanston municipal elections draw one-fourth of eligible voters

April 15, 2021

Approximately 13,000 Evanston residents cast ballots in last Tuesday’s municipal elections, a drop in voter turnout since the 2017 election, City Clerk Devon Reid said at City Council Monday night. This...

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.

Jonathan Nieuwsma projected to win 4th Ward aldermanic race

April 6, 2021

Jonathan Nieuwsma is projected to win the 4th Ward aldermanic race, according to unofficial results from the Cook County Clerk’s Office.  Nieuwsma and opponent Diane Goldring received almost 59 and...

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