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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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Biss urges ‘fighting back’ against Trump administration in annual State of the City address

May 15, 2025

Just over a month after winning reelection, Mayor Daniel Biss held his fourth State of the City address Wednesday afternoon. During his speech, the mayor highlighted the past year’s achievements, condemned...

Members of the Illinois General Assembly have proposed legislation that could impact the way Envision Evanston and related zoning legislation is implemented.

New councilmembers reflect on Envision Evanston as zoning legislation emerges in Springfield

May 5, 2025

If every public official dreams of leaving a lasting legacy on their constituency, Mayor Daniel Biss is making the case for Envision Evanston 2045 to become his. Introduced nearly 15 months ago, the...

The members of Evanston’s 82nd City Council stand in front of a dais and pose for the camera.

Three new councilmembers, incumbents sworn in as Evanston’s 82nd City Council

April 29, 2025

Members of Evanston’s 82nd City Council were inaugurated Monday, beginning a four-year term that is slated to shape key city initiatives like Envision Evanston 2045 and the future home of city operations...

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More than $400,000 raised, $380,000 spent in final quarter of April 1 elections

April 20, 2025

In the final quarter campaigning prior to the April 1 municipal elections, candidates who raised and spent the most money did not necessarily win. Many of the race-winners, in fact, spent less than their...

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In 3rd Ward race, Gennifer Geer diverges from competitors on strategy with comprehensive digital and on-ground campaign

April 15, 2025

Gennifer Geer (Weinberg ’24) said she wanted to make the 3rd Ward City Council race “obnoxious,” flooding voters with messaging.  This fall, the 27-year-old threw her hat in the ring to fill...

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