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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Bennett Johnson holds The Black Knights by J. Marcellus Burke, a book his company, Path Press, published. Johnson is known for working to increase black representation in politics, business and literature.

Civil rights activist Bennett Johnson reflects on life of service

February 18, 2016

Bennett Johnson said he first encountered discrimination while walking with his sisters from his North Evanston home to elementary school. Johnson, who went to Foster School, then Noyes Elementary,...

John Zbesko, one of 10 candidates who submitted his or her name for consideration in filling the vacant 7th Ward alderman seat, spoke at a town hall meeting Tuesday night. Mayor Tisdahl called the meeting to gather community input in appointing the new alderman.

7th Ward residents share thoughts on pool of aldermen candidates with Mayor Tisdahl

January 13, 2016

Responsiveness to constituents and fiscal responsibility are two of the qualities 7th Ward residents said they want in a new alderman at a town hall meeting hosted by Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl on Tuesday...

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