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The Daily Northwestern

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.

City clerk candidates emphasize transparency, accountability in forum

February 1, 2021

City clerk candidates discussed building resident trust and improving Freedom of Information Act procedures in a Saturday panel. The League of Women Voters of Evanston and the Evanston Public Library...

Electoral Board sustains objection to Evanston Voter Initiative

Electoral Board sustains objection to Evanston Voter Initiative

January 16, 2020

The Municipal Officers Electoral Board sustained the objection to the Evanston Voter Initiative in a 2-1 vote during their hearing Wednesday, but the petitioners and supporters of the initiative claimed...

The Sexual Harassment Prevention Office at 1800 Sherman Ave. The Education Department has opened two investigations into Northwestern’s Title IX procedures.

Federal officials are investigating Northwestern’s Title IX process after two men allege gender bias and failure of due process

June 21, 2019

The U.S. Education Department is investigating claims that Northwestern failed to offer due process to two men accused of sexual misconduct against female students. The two men, an athletic recruit...

Evanston city clerk Devon Reid. Reid filed a suit against the city over his access to FOIA information.

Officer in charge of FOIA requests sues Evanston over access to information

May 9, 2019

City clerk Devon Reid filed a suit Tuesday against the city regarding his access to information as a FOIA officer. Reid was elected to his role as city clerk and FOIA officer two years ago and has been...

City clerk Devon Reid speaks. Reid said the number of Freedom of Information Act requests made in Evanston reached a record high of 1,300.

FOIA requests in Evanston reach record high

November 19, 2018

The number of Freedom of Information Act requests made in Evanston reached a record high of 1,300 this year. This follows a steady growth of requests since 2016, according to information from the city...

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