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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

Sharon Eckersall

Town board to choose new Evanston Township assessor

September 20, 2013

Following the death of the incoming Evanston Township assessor last week, town board members may select a replacement as early as next month, according to a city official. Under the state’s property...

State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) is the chief sponsor of a bill that would abolish local election boards that decide whether prospective candidates who face petition challenges stay on the election ballot.

Controversial local election boards may be abolished

April 29, 2013

A bill sponsored by state Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) that would abolish local election boards passed the upper chamber Wednesday. Senate Bill 1689 would transfer responsibility for deciding objections...

1st Ward candidate stays on ballot after resident withdraws objection

January 13, 2013

A 1st Ward resident withdrew her objection Friday to a challenger’s petition to run against incumbent Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) in the April election. Barbara Janes, who currently sits on the city’s...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) faces no challengers in her run for re-election in the April election. Rainey’s competitor, Thomas Just, dropped out days after a false news report that his candidacy would be challenged.

Aside from ETHS board race, little competition in April election

January 8, 2013

After a crowded field of City Council candidates stacked the 2009 election, only two incumbent aldermen face a challenger in the upcoming April election. The filing period to participate in the statewide...

City clerk Rodney Greene shows off his Rookie of the Year award. Greene was recognized by the Municipal Clerks of Illinois.

Evanston clerk recognized as ‘Rookie of the Year’

October 24, 2012

City clerk Rodney Greene has been named Rookie of the Year by the Municipal Clerks of Illinois, Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl announced at Monday’s city council meeting. Evanston city clerk for...

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