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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


Mayoral candidate Gary Gaspard formally kicks off his campaign at Curts Cafe, 2922 Central St., on Jan. 22. Gaspard wants to unite the city and increase affordable housing.

In race for mayor, Gary Gaspard aims to build off work mentoring youth

February 1, 2017

As an immigrant to the United States, Gary Gaspard said he had to work especially hard to improve his life and seek out opportunities for advancement in the country. After settling in Evanston in the...

Evanston mayoral candidates speak at an election forum at Chute Middle School on Thursday night. The Northwestern community has historically engaged in Evanston elections.

NU students can tip scale in mayoral election, University archivist says

January 30, 2017

While Northwestern students are typically not engaged with Evanston elections, if the turnout is high enough, their votes could be enough to sway the race in the first contested mayoral election since...

(Christian Surtz /The Daily Northwestern) Mayoral candidate Gary Gaspard formally kicks off his campaign at Curts Cafe, 2922 Central St., on Sunday. Gaspard pledged to pursue a local income tax for high-level incomes at the event.

Gaspard kicks off mayoral campaign over a month before primary

January 22, 2017

Former Evanston Township supervisor Gary Gaspard said he would pursue a local income tax for high-level incomes at his campaign kick-off event on Sunday. Gaspard shared his campaign platform in front...

Candidates for mayor, city clerk and 5th Ward alderman sit onstage at a forum Thursday night. The candidates discussed affordable housing and property taxes, among other items, at the forum.

City candidates discuss affordable housing, development

January 20, 2017

Candidates for mayor, city clerk and 5th Ward alderman addressed issues from affordable housing to property taxes in Evanston at a forum event in the 5th Ward on Thursday evening. Ald. Delores Holmes...

The Daily Northwestern, Political Union to host mayoral debate

January 17, 2017

The Daily Northwestern will partner with Political Union to host a mayoral debate on Feb. 7. The event will feature all five mayoral candidates about a week before early voting begins on Feb. 13. A...

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