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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


The three Evanston mayoral candidates faced off in a virtual debate Tuesday night. Daniel Biss, who has secured endorsements from seven of nine City Council members, defended his record as a state legislator.

Mayoral candidates Lori Keenan and Sebastian Nalls grill Daniel Biss’ legislative record in debate

February 3, 2021

Former state Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) who has endorsements from seven out of nine City Council members, was grilled by his opponents, Evanston community activist Lori Keenan and 20-year old Evanston...

The three Evanston mayoral candidates faced off in a virtual debate Tuesday night. Daniel Biss, who has secured endorsements from seven of nine City Council members, defended his record as a state legislator.

Mayoral candidates discuss police reform, youth outreach in Evanston Live TV forum

January 15, 2021

At a mayoral candidate forum Thursday, Willie Shaw, the political action and civic engagement chair for the Evanston/North Shore branch of the NAACP, asked mayoral candidates how they would distribute...

City clerk and 8th ward challenger Devon Reid. In an open forum Thursday night, Reid spoke about his plans for addressing racial injustice and working with the community.

Aldermanic candidates discuss racial inequity, affordable housing in open forum

January 8, 2021

Affordable housing, racial injustice and climate action were on the table during an open forum featuring candidates and incumbents running for election in the 2nd, 4th and 8th wards Thursday night. Moderated...

State Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago) in front of the war memorial at Fountain Square in Evanston at 11am Thursday. The press conference raised awareness for his bill addressing systemic racism in Illinois K-12 education, which emphasizes teaching black history as vibrant and essential to American history.

State Rep. La Shawn Ford, Evanston community discuss anti-racism in K-12 education

June 25, 2020

State Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago) and Evanston community leaders advocated for a bill at a Thursday press conference that could address systemic racism in Illinois K-12 education. HB4954, sponsored...

Jennifer and William Eason stand behind the counter at Jennifer’s Edibles. William Eason said the restaurant is experiencing its most successful year yet.

“A home away from home”: Jennifer’s Edibles celebrates hard work

February 13, 2020

Bags of produce and ingredients line the counter, and Jennifer and William Eason are busy preparing orders. They chop celery and check on the fish. The lighting is warm, and television plays softly in...

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