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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


VPAC members met Tuesday to discuss election-year plans for voter mobilization.

Voter Participation Action Coalition discusses election-year updates and mobilization strategy

January 30, 2024

Representatives from Evanston-area civic groups, community organizations and local government offices met to discuss methods of maximizing voter turnout in this year’s elections at a virtual meeting...

Panelists talk after the Economic State of Downtown Evanston luncheon hosted by the League of Women Voters of Evanston.

Downtown stakeholders quell economic concerns at LWVE panel

January 28, 2024

Downtown Evanston business district stakeholders met economic concerns with optimism Saturday during a panel hosted by the League of Women Voters of Evanston. Hot-button issues including town-gown relations,...

Through election-year campaigns, grassroots civic groups based in and around Evanston are taking national politics to the local level.

Grassroots civic groups make national politics local

January 24, 2024

In anticipation of the 2024 presidential election, local civic groups are gearing up for a busy year of campaigning on national issues.  While November’s vote is still months away, local political...

The outside of a brick building with a sign that reads “Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center” and purple flowers on the outside.

When politics get personal: League of Women Voters looks into civility in city government

October 24, 2023

Rowdy public commenters at City Council meetings. Rude emails from residents to city staff members. Arguments in the comments section of Facebook posts. These are some examples of the latest issue the...

Three people sitting behind a counter with microphones.

2nd Ward candidates discuss safety, economy, engagement at League of Women Voters forum

February 20, 2023

Candidates for the 2nd Ward councilmember seat discussed public safety, economic development and more during a League of Women Voters of Evanston candidate forum Saturday. Evanston/Skokie School District...

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