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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


Former Evanston Township supervisor Gary Gaspard speaks at a campaign event while running for the position. Gaspard announced his candidacy for mayor on Friday.

Evanston mayoral race gains fourth candidate

October 16, 2016

Former Evanston Township supervisor Gary Gaspard will run for mayor, he announced in an email Friday. Gaspard said several concerned citizens encouraged him to run for mayor after meeting with several...

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl speaks at an event. Tisdahl and University President Morton Schapiro announced Wednesday the allocation for the second year of the Good Neighbor Fund.

NU funds to go toward Sheridan Road bike lanes, families impacted by violence

October 12, 2016

The second installment of the Good Neighbor Fund donation will send $1 million from Northwestern to help fund Evanston’s at-risk youth programs and police cameras, among other initiatives. Northwestern...

Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) speaks at a city council meeting. Tendam announced his candidacy for mayor of Evanston on Wednesday.

Ald. Mark Tendam joins race for Evanston mayor

October 6, 2016

A third candidate has entered the race for mayor of Evanston. Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) announced his candidacy Wednesday. The alderman joins the race alongside Ald. Brian Miller (9th) and businessman...

The Evanston Post Office on Davis Street was named after the late Evanston politician Abner Mikva last week. Mikva served on the U.S. House as a representative from Evanston’s district, a federal judge and White House counsel to Bill Clinton.

Post office renamed after Evanston political icon Abner Mikva

September 26, 2016

The Evanston Post Office on Davis Street has a new title, following the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote Thursday to rename it after Abner Mikva, the late progressive politician and former federal...

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl attends a City Council meeting. Tisdahl expressed doubt that Ald. Brian Miller (9th), who announced his candidacy for mayor on Friday, is the best fit for the job.

Tisdahl questions mayoral candidate’s positivity, ability to work with people

September 19, 2016

Ald. Brian Miller’s (9th) campaign launch for Evanston mayor was met with concern from Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl about his ability to work with others. Miller announced his candidacy Friday with a platform...

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