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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


A bug’s-eye view photo of Evanston’s Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, taken in daylight. The center is a brown brick building with the front door set into a tan stone wall.

Evanston municipal elections draw one-fourth of eligible voters

April 15, 2021

Approximately 13,000 Evanston residents cast ballots in last Tuesday’s municipal elections, a drop in voter turnout since the 2017 election, City Clerk Devon Reid said at City Council Monday night. This...

Mayor-elect Steve Hagerty at his victory party earlier this month. On June 8, Northwestern president Morton Schapiro told The Daily he would welcome Hagerty to the community at an on-campus event.

Northwestern to welcome new mayor to campus in June

April 27, 2017

Northwestern will welcome mayor-elect Steve Hagerty to campus June 8 at the new Kellogg School of Management’s Global Hub, University President Morton Schapiro told The Daily last week. He said he...

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) speaks at a City Council meeting. Fiske on Monday objected to the appointment of new members to the Board of Ethics citing a potential appearance of a conflict.

City Council approves new appointees to Board of Ethics

April 10, 2017

City Council appointed two new members to the Board of Ethics and reappointed another Monday night, rounding out a contentious election season that saw numerous ethics claims from various candidates. The...

Devon Reid speaks at a forum. Reid, who was elected Evanston’s next city clerk, was endorsed by Reclaim Evanston — an organization that supports progressive candidates.

Local political organization supports two winning candidates

April 10, 2017

Reclaim Evanston, an organization that supports progressive legislation and candidates in local races, endorsed two winning candidates in this month’s municipal election. The organization endorsed...

Candidate for 1st Ward Alderman Lee Cabot (top) talks to the crowd during her campaign kickoff in January. Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) (bottom) attends a council meeting.

Lee Cabot, Judy Fiske face off in 1st Ward race

February 23, 2017

The two candidates vying to represent the 1st Ward — which lies just west of Sheridan Road and encompasses most on-campus housing — have both said they prioritize frequent communication with residents...

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