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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. Cicely Fleming. Fleming expressed her opposition of the adoption of the resolution to settle Shannon Lamaster v. City of Evanston et al.

Drawing from family roots, new alderman Cicely Fleming seeks to change Evanston’s path

July 17, 2017

It took Jerome Summers, the uncle of new alderman Cicely Fleming (9th), a while to list all of the notable Evanston politicians in Fleming’s family lineage — a lineage that dates back to the 1890s...

9th Ward aldermanic candidate Cicely Fleming speaks in University Hall (left). The other candidate, Shawn Jones, speaks at an aldermanic forum earlier this year (right).

Two candidates vie to replace Miller in 9th Ward

April 2, 2017

Two 9th Ward aldermanic candidates are vying to replace Ald. Brian Miller (9th) in a race focused on addressing affordability and equity issues in Evanston. Shawn Jones, a lawyer and former reporter...

Kristin Brown, who announced her candidacy for 9th Ward alderman on Wednesday, speaks to a crowd of 80 alongside her opponents. Five candidates for the vacated 9th Ward seat debated at Levy Senior Center on Thursday.

Alderman candidates debate city issues at public forum

April 24, 2015

Five candidates for the 9th Ward alderman spot shared Thursday their visions for the ward and solutions to city issues, such as affordable housing and public transportation. About 80 people attended...

Fifth candidate joins race for 9th Ward alderman

April 7, 2015

Another candidate has joined the race to take over the ninth ward alderman position that Coleen Burrus will vacate April 24. Schona Buranda, the fifth person vying for the position, is the program...

Dan Coyne, one of four 9th ward alderman hopefuls, addresses the crowd Wednesday at a forum hosted by mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl. Tisdahl called the meeting to gather public opinion before replacing Ald. Coleen Burrus (9th), who will leave her position April 24.

Evanston mayor seeks public opinion on alderman replacement

April 1, 2015

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl heard from residents Wednesday to gauge public opinion before she selects a replacement for departing Ald. Coleen Burrus (9th). About 50 community members gathered for an...

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