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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


Eleanor Revelle being sworn in as 7th Ward alderman at City Council on Monday evening. Revelle will replace Jane Grover, who vacated the position in December.

Eleanor Revelle sworn in as 7th Ward alderman

February 23, 2016

Eleanor Revelle was sworn in as the new alderman for the 7th Ward at Monday’s City Council meeting, where she said her focus will be on sustainability efforts. Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl chose Revelle...

Wally Bobkiewicz, acting supervisor of Evanston Township, discusses the potential dissolution of the township Monday night. Aldermen voted 7-2 to ask voters about the issue in the spring.

Evanston aldermen approve ballot question on township dissolution

October 28, 2013

Aldermen voted Monday night to ask their constituents to determine the fate of Evanston Township, their final say on an issue they have been weighing for years. The 7-2 decision came after City Council...

Incumbent Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) celebrated her victory over challenger Ed Tivador with supporters Tuesday at Daves Italian Kitchen.

Ald. Judy Fiske holds off challenge from Ed Tivador to retain 1st Ward seat

April 10, 2013

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) won re-election Tuesday, holding back a Northwestern-student-supported challenge by Ed Tivador. Fiske took 56 percent of the vote to Tivador’s 44 percent, besting the Northbrook/Glenview...

Council approves high-rise project, Chicago/Main TIF district revitalization

January 29, 2013

City Council approved an amended plan for a high-rise project on Emerson Street and established a special taxing district to revitalize the Chicago/Main area Monday night. Property owner Robert King...

Rep. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) (left) explains his view on progressive tax as Republican candidate Glen Farkas (right) listens. The two 9th District candidates spelled out their views during a Sunday debate hosted by the League of Women Voters at Wilmette Village Hall.

State senate candidates debate fiscal policy, gun control

October 22, 2012

State Rep. Daniel Biss (D-Skokie) and Republican challenger Glenn Farkas, both vying to represent Evanston in the Illinois General Assembly, debated fiscal reform, taxes and gun control at a debate...

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