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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


Evanston’s Board of Ethics. Resident Misty Witenberg clashed with the board over the current draft of the new ethics ordinance.

Board of Ethics debates latest version of ethics ordinance

November 20, 2019

The Evanston Board of Ethics on Tuesday deliberated the latest edition of the ethics ordinance that could redefine the board’s authority. Evanston resident Misty Witenberg and Assistant City Attorney...

Albert Gibbs and Trisha Connolly. The two filed a complaint against Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) based on comments he made at July 15’s City Council meeting.

Ald. Braithwaite not found in violation of Code of Ethics

October 15, 2019

The Evanston Board of Ethics found Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) did not violate the city’s Code of Ethics at Tuesday’s meeting. Evanston residents Trisha Connolly and Albert Gibbs accused Braithwaite...

A photo illustration of Ald. Ann Rainey (8th). Rainey was found in violation of the Evanston Code of Ethics in late 2018, and some board members voiced concerns that ethics investigations such as Rainey’s prompted a change in the process of amending the City Code.

Ethics Board to draft memo on possible City Code amendment

May 22, 2019
A subcommittee of the Rules Committee was created to draft the ordinance, and during the meeting, the board echoed sentiments that the revisions were “rushed” and lacked transparency.
Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at a city meeting. Evanston’s Board of Ethics found Rainey to be in violation of the Evanston Code of Ethics on three counts.

Ethics board finds Rainey in violation on three counts

October 26, 2018

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) on Thursday was found to be in violation of the Evanston Code of Ethics on three counts. Two complaints were filed against Rainey, centering around her involvement with the group...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at a city meeting. Rainey is being accused of violating parts of the city’s Code of Ethics.

Ethics Board to hear complaints against Rainey regarding Harley Clarke fundraising

October 16, 2018

Evanston’s Board of Ethics announced Tuesday that it will hear two complaints filed against Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) regarding claims that she inappropriately forwarded an email and abused her power as...

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