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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


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City Clerk Devon Reid leads in 8th Ward aldermanic race still too close to call

April 6, 2021

Devon Reid has a slight lead in the 8th Ward aldermanic race with just over 52 percent of the vote, according to unofficial election results from the Cook County Clerk’s Office with all precincts reporting. Reid,...

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Everything you need to know about Evanston’s April 6 election

April 6, 2021

Tuesday marks the culmination of a controversial and contentious election season that began in November and has the potential to bring in an entirely new City Council. There are 30 combined candidates...

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The Daily Northwestern’s Policy Guide to Evanston’s 8th Ward Aldermanic Candidates

March 25, 2021

Eighth Ward aldermanic candidates Devon Reid and Matthew Mitchell are advancing to the April 6 general election, after capturing more votes than 38-year Council member Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) in the February...

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Evanston residents, organizations react to projected primary results

February 25, 2021

While waiting for Tuesday’s primary election results to be finalized, Evanston residents and organizations reacted to the projected election of a new mayor and city clerk, and ousting of incumbents in...

Eighth Ward Ald. Ann Rainey stands outside her home in a black jacket, wearing a purple mask, with a Black Lives Matter sign in the background.

City Clerk Devon Reid preparing for run-off in Eighth

February 23, 2021

Though results from Tuesday’s primary are not yet final, City Clerk Devon Reid said Wednesday his campaign for the 8th Ward aldermanic seat is already preparing for the April 6 run-off. “We know...

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