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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

Robin Rue Simmons speaks at a candidate forum on Jan. 19. She and Carolyn Murray, seated second from the left, will face off in the general election on April 4.

Simmons, Murray prioritize economic development, affordable housing in 5th Ward race

March 30, 2017

As a lawsuit and allegations of ethics violations hover over the 5th Ward aldermanic election, the two candidates emphasize their commitments to promote affordable housing and economic development. The...

Ald. Delores Holmes (5th) at a City Council meeting. Holmes apologized for using a city email to endorse Robin Rue Simmons for 5th Ward alderman at a City Council meeting Monday night.

Holmes apologizes after using city email for candidate endorsement

March 28, 2017

Ald. Delores Holmes (5th) publicly apologized for using a city email to announce her endorsement of Robin Rue Simmons for 5th Ward alderman at a City Council meeting Monday night. Her apology follows...

(Daily file photo by Maytham al-Zayer) Robin Rue Simmons speaks at a forum she attended on Jan. 19. She is being sued over a construction dispute.

Evanston residents sue 5th Ward aldermanic candidate Robin Rue Simmons over construction dispute

March 17, 2017

Two Evanston residents filed a lawsuit Monday against Robin Rue Simmons, a candidate for 5th Ward alderman, for allegedly abandoning a home-renovation contract as president of a construction company. Simmons...

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