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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


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Local activists criticize Fiske “Civility Matters” campaign newsletter

March 5, 2021

A section of Ald. Judy Fiske’s (1st) re-election campaign newsletter, titled “Civility Matters,” has drawn criticism from residents who say Fiske’s message contains coded racism targeting local...

Former Ald. Jane Grover (7th). Grover sent an email to dozens of Evanston residents Tuesday inviting them to a Zoom meeting on the upcoming Consolidated General Election.

Former aldermen organize meeting to combat “anti-incumbency,” draw backlash from candidates, residents

March 4, 2021

Several former city leaders had plans to hold a Zoom meeting Wednesday to “discuss strategy” in combating “anti-incumbency” efforts they alleged rooted in community organizations like the Organization...

Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) speaks at an April council meeting. Fleming was reappointed to the National League of Cities Council for Race, Equity and Leadership.

Ald. Cicely Fleming reappointed to National League of Cities REAL Council

February 26, 2019

Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) was reappointed to the National League of Cities Council for Race, Equity and Leadership, according to a Tuesday news release. She was originally appointed to the 2018 council....

Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) speaks at an April council meeting. Fleming was reappointed to the National League of Cities Council for Race, Equity and Leadership.

Ald. Cicely Fleming reappointed to National League of Cities REAL Council

February 26, 2019

Ald. Cicely Fleming (9th) was reappointed to the National League of Cities Council for Race, Equity and Leadership, according to a Tuesday news release. She was originally appointed to the 2018 council....

OPAL board member Alex Morgan at the group’s Thursday meeting. Attendees discussed their concerns regarding the proposed 2019 city budget.

OPAL members, Evanston residents concerned about potential budget cuts to youth services

October 19, 2018

The Organization for Positive Action and Leadership on Thursday discussed the cuts in Evanston’s 2019 proposed budget regarding at-risk youth programs and mental health services. OPAL hosted a racial...

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