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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


Candidates for mayor speak at a debate co-hosted by The Daily and Northwestern Political Union. At Wednesday’s forum, they spoke about continuing current mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl’s legacy.

Mayoral candidates promise to further Tisdahl’s legacy at final forum ahead of primary

February 23, 2017

Evanston mayoral candidates discussed how they would further current Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl’s legacy while creating unique programs and policies at a forum hosted by Rotary International on Wednesday. The...

City clerk candidate Devon Reid speaks at the Democratic Party of Evanston’s endorsement meeting on Sunday. DPOE members voted to endorse Reid at the meeting.

Evanston Democrats vote to endorse Devon Reid for clerk, but no mayoral candidates

February 20, 2017

The Democratic Party of Evanston voted Sunday to endorse Devon Reid for city clerk and to support a referendum to increase property taxes to fund a deficit in Evanston/Skokie School District 65’s budget. More...

Ald. Brian Miller (9th) speaks at a forum for mayoral candidates Thursday evening. The three candidates in attendance discussed how to work with state and federal officials and town-gown relations in the future at a forum Thursday evening.

Mayoral candidates discuss relationship with state, federal officials

February 10, 2017

Evanston’s mayoral and city clerk candidates discussed town-gown relations and how to work with state and federal officials in the future at a forum Thursday evening. The forum, held at Haven Middle...

Evanston’s five mayoral candidates share various parts of their platforms at a debate held Monday night. The candidates discussed police procedure and town-gown relations.

Mayoral candidates discuss policing, town-gown relations at debate

February 8, 2017

Evanston mayoral candidates reaffirmed the city’s commitment to being a sanctuary city and discussed racial bias in policing at a debate Tuesday night. The candidates discussed town-gown relations,...

Mayoral candidate Jeff Smith speaks at a city meeting. Smith is running on a progressive platform including environmental stewardship and affordable housing.

Longtime advocate Jeff Smith prioritizing progressive aims

February 7, 2017

When Jeff Smith was an undergraduate student at Northwestern, he saw Jimmy Carter speak in front of a sparse crowd on campus. Invigorated, he soon found himself volunteering at the local Democratic Party...

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