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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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


The 2nd and 8th Ward candidates discussed affordability in their segment of the League of Women Voters of Evanston’s forum.

Mayoral, City Council and clerk candidates compare visions at forum

March 9, 2025

Well into a congenial discussion at Saturday’s candidate forum, Mayor Daniel Biss and challenger Jeff Boarini confronted a question about their approach to balancing relationships with individual councilmembers....

In a volatile time for local politics, candidates and local organizers aim to mobilize voters.

Evanston anticipates low voter turnout for municipal elections

March 5, 2025

In a heated Land Use Commission meeting last Wednesday, resident after resident stepped up to the podium to provide their suggestions and complaints on the second draft of Envision Evanston 2045, a widely...

Organizations like E-Town Sunrise, the League of Women Voters of Evanston, the Democratic Party of Evanston, Evanston Township Republicans and Evanston Community Fridges are working to make impacts at the local level.

Evanston organizations focus on local improvement, engagement in the aftermath of the election

November 20, 2024

Only about two months remain until President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office. As the beginning of his non-consecutive second term nears, Evanston organizations are continuing to work toward...

Several tumbleweeds blow past a ballot box in front of a blue and red background.

Organizers work to increase voting in November after less than 18% turnout in Evanston primaries

April 8, 2024

Evanston political organizations and voter advocacy groups are ramping up efforts to increase voter turnout after only 17.95% of registered voters in the township cast their ballots in the March primary. Fewer...

A person stands behind a podium in front of rows of people seated.

State Rep. Robyn Gabel discusses upcoming state environmental bills, celebrates sustainability progress

March 27, 2024

Illinois House Majority Leader Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston) led a community discussion Wednesday on the status of state environmental bills at the Evanston Public Library. The Climate and Equitable Jobs...

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