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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


Ald. Devon Reid (8th), a Black man, sits wearing a black suit with a red tie and a white lapel pin. There is a projector screen in the background and a green plastic drink bottle next to him.

Last July, former City Clerk Devon Reid implemented a police transparency policy. Almost a year later, the city has yet to follow it.

June 25, 2021

Last July, Devon Reid, Evanston’s city clerk at the time, announced a policy he claimed would increase police transparency: publishing Evanston Police Department misconduct and use of force records on...

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.

City Clerk Devon Reid preparing for run-off in Eighth

February 23, 2021

Though results from Tuesday’s primary are not yet final, City Clerk Devon Reid said Wednesday his campaign for the 8th Ward aldermanic seat is already preparing for the April 6 run-off. “We know...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th). Rainey has apologized to City Clerk Devon Reid for remarks she made  at a Feb. 2 debate for Eighth Ward aldermanic candidates.

Rainey issues apology for remarks toward Reid during aldermanic debate

February 10, 2021

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) issued an apology on Tuesday for remarks made against City Clerk Devon Reid, which aldermen and residents said were racist.  Rainey characterized Reid, who is challenging her...

Ald. Ann Rainey.  Rainey has led the Eighth Ward for 34 of the last 38 years.

Veteran 8th Ward alderman has no plans to stop

January 20, 2021

After the better part of forty years, Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) still really likes her job.  “I’m a happy camper,” the alderman said.  “I just hope my constituents are.” Rainey is the longest-serving...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at City Council on Monday. Rainey has been a driving force in the redevelopment on Howard Street.

Officials tout success of city-backed businesses on Howard Street

October 17, 2017

Two 8th Ward restaurants launched with the city’s help have returned more than $570,000 to Evanston in economic impact, city officials announced Monday. The report, presented at City Council, listed...

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