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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


Ald. Tom Suffredin (6th). Suffredin was the only city council member to oppose the security contract extension, citing concerns about a lack of support for individuals experiencing homelessness.

City council approves contract extension for security services at Civic Center, in parking garages

January 26, 2021

City Council authorized City Manager Erika Storlie to execute a two-year security contract extension with Phoenix Security that would guarantee security at city-owned parking garages during Monday’s...

Ald. Ann Rainey.  Rainey has led the Eighth Ward for 34 of the last 38 years.

Veteran 8th Ward alderman has no plans to stop

January 20, 2021

After the better part of forty years, Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) still really likes her job.  “I’m a happy camper,” the alderman said.  “I just hope my constituents are.” Rainey is the longest-serving...

Local activist and third-generation Darlene Cannon. Cannon is running against incumbent Ald. Peter Braithwaite to represent the 2nd ward.

Activist and third-generation Evanstonian Darlene Cannon prioritizes housing equity in aldermanic campaign

January 12, 2021

As a child in the 2nd ward, local activist Darlene Cannon said she felt surrounded by a warm community.  “When I was growing up with all of my neighbors, we were more of a true village,” Cannon...

City clerk and 8th ward challenger Devon Reid. In an open forum Thursday night, Reid spoke about his plans for addressing racial injustice and working with the community.

Aldermanic candidates discuss racial inequity, affordable housing in open forum

January 8, 2021

Affordable housing, racial injustice and climate action were on the table during an open forum featuring candidates and incumbents running for election in the 2nd, 4th and 8th wards Thursday night. Moderated...

Armed NIPAS officers at an NU Community Not Cops protest. Human Services Committee members discussed the city’s relationship with NIPAS in a Monday meeting.

Students could face charges from Oct. 31 NUCNC protest footage; Human Services Committee discusses NIPAS involvement

January 4, 2021

Police footage from the Oct. 31 Northwestern Community Not Cops protest is being reviewed to determine whether additional students will receive charges for their actions at the protest, Evanston police...

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