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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


 With less than a month before the April 1 election, a foundational divide between Jeff Boarini, left, and Mayor Daniel Biss has teed up a heated battle for the mayoralty.

Marquee matchup between mayoral hopefuls reveals Evanston divide

March 5, 2025

Seated just inches away from challenger Jeff Boarini during a Feb. 9 candidate forum, Mayor Daniel Biss scolded his sole opponent for launching a “snide attack” on how he approached his perch atop...

Kerry Mundy and Parielle Davis addressed hot-button issues during the 7th Ward segment of the Feb. 9 candidate forum.

City Council campaigns heat up one month before elections

March 5, 2025

With only a month before the April 1 municipal elections, City Council hopefuls have hit the final stretch of their campaigns as tensions — and fundraising — reach new heights.  February brought...

Gennifer Geer, Shawn Iles and John Kennedy vie for the 3rd Ward’s open City Council seat following veteran Ald. Melissa Wynne’s decision to retire after 28 years.

3rd Ward candidates, mayoral hopefuls discuss plans for city’s future at forum

March 3, 2025

Evanston’s 3rd Ward City Council candidates and mayoral hopefuls gathered at Evanston SPACE on Sunday afternoon and dished out their takes on Envision Evanston 2045, affordable housing and transit-oriented...

Loren Berlin, the commission’s newest member, emphasized the difference between affordable housing and increased housing density.

Land Use Commission expects to push plan recommendations to late April

February 27, 2025

Evanston’s Land Use Commission now expects to delay formal recommendations on the most recent draft of the contentious Envision Evanston 2045 comprehensive plan until at least late April. The Wednesday...

The 155-page document includes new chapters such as “Community Systems,” which discusses the city’s engagement with nonprofits and neighborhood groups, and “Health and Wellbeing,” a section dedicated to increasing healthcare access.

New Envision Evanston draft deemphasizes higher-density housing

February 23, 2025

City officials released the second draft of Envision Evanston 2045, a comprehensive — and controversial — plan that outlines sweeping changes to land use and development over the next 20 years on Friday. The...

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