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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


Businessman Steve Hagerty speaks at a mayoral forum Thursday evening. Hagerty said he wants to stay the course if elected mayor.

Mayoral candidate Steve Hagerty aims to provide stability for Evanston

February 3, 2017

Steve Hagerty never dreamed of a career in emergency consulting. As a student, he had hoped to work in the public sector — city management or government accountability. But when he applied to 75 local...

City Clerk Rodney Greene attends a council meeting. Greene fell ill at an electoral board meeting on Friday, resulting in the postponement of a decision on multiple candidate challenges.

Evanston city clerk falls ill during electoral board meeting about candidate challenges

December 16, 2016

Evanston City Clerk Rodney Greene was taken to the hospital after falling ill Friday during an electoral board meeting regarding challenges to multiple candidacies for mayor. The meeting was cut short...

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...

First female Evanston mayor dies after battle with leukemia

March 23, 2015

Former Mayor Joan Barr-Smith died Saturday at the age of 75, city manager Wally Bobkiewicz told Evanston media in an email. Her cause of death is believed to be leukemia, Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl said. Barr-Smith...

Evanston to take part in day of service

September 24, 2014

Evanston is making its own contribution to a national community service day by hosting a volunteering event next month. The United Way Evanston Day of Caring, which will be held Oct. 25, is sponsored...

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