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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 Council approves community members to Reparations Committee

April 27, 2021

City Council approved four community members to serve on Evanston’s Reparations Committee Monday. Of the over 30 people who applied, four were chosen: Dementia-Friendly Evanston Initiative member...

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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...

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As election results finalize, City Council could see up to four new aldermen

April 7, 2021

After months of campaigning, and a tumultuous final four weeks leading up to the generals, Evanston’s 2021 municipal elections came to a close Tuesday night.  When the dust settled, City Council...

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Peter Braithwaite leads over Darlene Cannon in 2nd Ward election by just under 100 votes

April 6, 2021

Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) leads challenger Darlene Cannon by just over 100 votes in a 2nd Ward aldermanic race which remains too close to call, according to unofficial election results from the Cook...

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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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