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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


Less than a month out from the November election, city officials and local organizations encourage residents to vote early.

Evanston residents, organizations talk mail-in voting

October 12, 2020

As Election Day nears during a pandemic, voting by mail is providing many voters across the country an alternative to going to the polls in person. Recently, concerns have arisen about large-scale mail-in...

Illinois residents will vote on the Fair Tax referendum this November, which would  change the state’s tax system from the current flat tax system to a graduated income tax.

Evanston residents weigh in on the Fair Tax Amendment

October 1, 2020

This November, Illinois residents will decide if they want the state to change its tax system from the current flat tax system to a graduated income tax. The Illinois Fair Tax referendum would introduce...

Mayoral candidate Jeff Smith speaks at an election forum. Smith said the city should “foster a culture of peace” to prevent gun violence.

Mayoral, 5th Ward candidates debate affordable housing, violence prevention

February 5, 2017

Candidates for mayor and 5th Ward alderman emphasized the importance of affordable housing and anti-violence initiatives in Evanston at a forum Saturday morning. The forum, hosted by the League of Women...

School superintendent Edward Tivador (left) and Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) will face off tonight in two on-campus forums focusing on their upcoming election. Tivador is challenging Fiske in the race for 1st Ward alderman.

Updated: Fiske, Tivador on the issues: Your 1st Ward candidate cheat sheet

March 14, 2013

Evanston's 1st Ward alderman needs to digest opinions from several viewpoints: Northwestern students, businessmen and preservationists, to name a few. The ward encompasses most residential halls west of...

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