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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


Ald. Brian Miller (9th) speaks at a forum for mayoral candidates Thursday evening. The three candidates in attendance discussed how to work with state and federal officials and town-gown relations in the future at a forum Thursday evening.

Mayoral candidates discuss relationship with state, federal officials

February 10, 2017

Evanston’s mayoral and city clerk candidates discussed town-gown relations and how to work with state and federal officials in the future at a forum Thursday evening. The forum, held at Haven Middle...

Students, faculty, staff and Evanston residents gather at Technological Institute to protest President Donald Trump’s executive order barring citizens of certain Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S. Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl addressed protesters and urged them to continue to resist Trump’s executive order.

City officials, students lead protest against immigration ban

February 10, 2017

More than 200 Northwestern community members and Evanston residents, including Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, protested Thursday on campus as part of a nationwide movement against recent immigration actions...

Evanston’s five mayoral candidates share various parts of their platforms at a debate held Monday night. The candidates discussed police procedure and town-gown relations.

Mayoral candidates discuss policing, town-gown relations at debate

February 8, 2017

Evanston mayoral candidates reaffirmed the city’s commitment to being a sanctuary city and discussed racial bias in policing at a debate Tuesday night. The candidates discussed town-gown relations,...

Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) at a city meeting Monday night. After eight years on City Council, Tendam is one of five candidates vying to be Evanston’s next mayor.

Tendam hopes to convey experience, dedication to city in mayoral race

February 7, 2017

When Ald. Mark Tendam (6th) moved to Evanston 23 years ago, something inside him changed. “I never thought I could be in public office — by nature I’m kind of an introvert, reserved,” said Tendam,...

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...

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