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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


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More than $400,000 raised, $380,000 spent in final quarter of April 1 elections

April 20, 2025

In the final quarter campaigning prior to the April 1 municipal elections, candidates who raised and spent the most money did not necessarily win. Many of the race-winners, in fact, spent less than their...

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In 3rd Ward race, Gennifer Geer diverges from competitors on strategy with comprehensive digital and on-ground campaign

April 15, 2025

Gennifer Geer (Weinberg ’24) said she wanted to make the 3rd Ward City Council race “obnoxious,” flooding voters with messaging.  This fall, the 27-year-old threw her hat in the ring to fill...

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City Council likely to see three new members in light of April 1 elections

April 4, 2025

Evanston may see three new councilmembers after Tuesday’s elections, based on preliminary results from the Cook County Clerk’s office. With Ald. Juan Geracaris (9th) running unopposed, eight seats...

Shelter director Shawn Iles is leading the 3rd Ward race with 825 votes as of 9 p.m.

Shawn Iles overtakes Gennifer Geer and John Kennedy in 3rd Ward race

April 1, 2025

Shawn Iles is leading the 3rd Ward City Council race, according to preliminary results from the Cook County Clerk’s office as of 9 p.m. Tuesday night. With 825 votes, Iles surpassed Gennifer Geer and...

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...

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