Skip to Main Content
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


Ald. Brian Miller (9th) attends a council meeting. One of Miller's supporters unsuccessfully challenged the candidacies of two of his opponents based on a 1992 citywide referendum mandating a mayoral primary.

City will hold primary election for mayor, Fifth Ward alderman in February

December 23, 2016

With five candidates officially in the running for both mayor and Fifth Ward alderman, Evanston will hold a primary in February ahead of April’s general election, the city announced Friday. The announcement...

Lynne Greene (center), wife of City Clerk Rodney Greene, sits before Evanston's electoral board, along with clerk candidate Devon Reid (right). Greene filed a challenge against Reid's candidacy, but the board decided on Monday morning that he could stay on the ballot.

Evanston electoral board dismisses challenges to bids for mayor, clerk

December 19, 2016

City officials dismissed challenges to three mayoral and clerk candidates at a hearing Monday, allowing them to appear on the ballot. In an election that has become unusually tense months before votes...

City Clerk Rodney Greene attends a council meeting. Greene fell ill at an electoral board meeting on Friday, resulting in the postponement of a decision on multiple candidate challenges.

Evanston city clerk falls ill during electoral board meeting about candidate challenges

December 16, 2016

Evanston City Clerk Rodney Greene was taken to the hospital after falling ill Friday during an electoral board meeting regarding challenges to multiple candidacies for mayor. The meeting was cut short...

A student votes in the 2012 elections. Early voting is at a record high in Evanston and suburban Cook County.

Evanston, Cook County see record number of early voting

November 7, 2016

Almost 100,000 more people in suburban Cook County have taken advantage of early voting this election than 2012, County Clerk David Orr said Monday. 315,375 people cast their vote in the area as of...

City Council passes pay increases for aldermen

September 13, 2016

Aldermen approved pay raises at their meeting Monday night for the next City Council and clerk. Under the approved ordinances, both the mayor and aldermen will receive a pay increase of 23.1 percent,...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
rodney greene