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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


Candidates for mayor speak at a debate. Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) (far right) and businessman Steve Hagerty (second from the right) were the top two candidates in Tuesday’s primary, and will move on to the general election in April.

Steve Hagerty, Mark Tendam move on to mayoral election in April

February 28, 2017

Businessman Steve Hagerty topped the field in the mayoral primary, followed by Ald. Mark Tendam (6th). The two candidates will move on to the general election held on April 4. Hagerty won over 44 percent...

Candidates for mayor speak at a debate co-hosted by The Daily and Northwestern Political Union. The candidates will face off in the mayoral primary tomorrow.

Candidates gear up for final campaigning before primary

February 28, 2017

A shortened, contentious mayoral primary campaign will culminate in Election Day on Tuesday, as Evanston holds its first mayoral in more than two decades and second in city history. The primary was...

Equality Illinois endorses Mark Tendam for Evanston mayor

February 26, 2017

Equality Illinois, a statewide political action committee advocating for the rights of LGBTQ people, endorsed Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) for mayor of Evanston, the organization announced Friday. The group...

Candidates for mayor speak at a debate co-hosted by The Daily and Northwestern Political Union. At Wednesday’s forum, they spoke about continuing current mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl’s legacy.

Mayoral candidates promise to further Tisdahl’s legacy at final forum ahead of primary

February 23, 2017

Evanston mayoral candidates discussed how they would further current Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl’s legacy while creating unique programs and policies at a forum hosted by Rotary International on Wednesday. The...

City clerk candidate Devon Reid speaks at the Democratic Party of Evanston’s endorsement meeting on Sunday. DPOE members voted to endorse Reid at the meeting.

Evanston Democrats vote to endorse Devon Reid for clerk, but no mayoral candidates

February 20, 2017

The Democratic Party of Evanston voted Sunday to endorse Devon Reid for city clerk and to support a referendum to increase property taxes to fund a deficit in Evanston/Skokie School District 65’s budget. More...

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