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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


Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) at a City Council meeting. Braithwaite enumerated the qualities of a city manager that members of the 2nd Ward believe to be essential.

Rules Committee examines city manager recruitment process and schedule

June 15, 2020

The Evanston Rules Committee examined the proposed city manager recruitment schedule Monday and emphasized the need for resident input. The proposed schedule would include virtual sessions with community...

Board of Ethics acting chair Carrie Von Hoff. Hoff will remain on the board in a temporary role until other board members are appointed to serve a full term.

Board of Ethics reviews jurisdictions of complaints against mayor, alderman

March 4, 2020

Evanston’s Board of Ethics decided the jurisdiction of a complaint against Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) and took under advisement the jurisdiction of a complaint against Mayor Steve Hagerty and former corporation...

Evanston’s Board of Ethics. Resident Misty Witenberg clashed with the board over the current draft of the new ethics ordinance.

Board of Ethics debates latest version of ethics ordinance

November 20, 2019

The Evanston Board of Ethics on Tuesday deliberated the latest edition of the ethics ordinance that could redefine the board’s authority. Evanston resident Misty Witenberg and Assistant City Attorney...

Ald. Donald Wilson (4th). Wilson suggested the Rules Committee rule on potential ethics violations, instead of City Council.

Ethics reform deferred to Nov. 25 meeting

November 12, 2019

City Council deferred its verdict on ordinance revising the city’s ethics code after parties both on and off the council raised concerns at Monday’s meeting. Aldermen voted 9-0 to table the ordinance...

Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) at a City Council meeting.  Ordinance proposed in the wake of ethics complaints filed against the alderman will be voted on Monday by council.

Ahead of council vote, a look back at the city’s ethics reform

November 10, 2019

A City Council vote Monday will deliver the final verdict on almost a year’s worth of deliberation about Evanston’s ethics code. Aldermen will vote on an ordinance to overhaul the rules governing...

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