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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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Year in review: Evanston government turnover in 2022

January 3, 2023

Content warning: This article contains mentions of sexual misconduct. As Evanston prepares for 2023 municipal elections, The Daily takes a look back at the turnover in Evanston city government and bureaucracy...

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A timeline of Evanston’s city manager search

July 18, 2022

Evanston has tried to appoint a city manager for about two years, following the departure of Wally Bobkiewicz in 2019. But with two failed attempts to secure a permanent appointment, the search has not...

Several protesters stand on a sidewalk outside a building, holding signs reading “Poche 4 ETown” and “I’m Pissed at Biss.” A man holding a microphone stands in the middle, speaking to onlookers.

Evanston residents protest city manager selection process during State of the City event

May 20, 2022

About twenty Evanston residents gathered in front of Palmhouse, an event venue on Howard Street, Friday morning to protest the city’s selection process for its next city manager. On May 13, the city...

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Residents voice opinions on city manager finalists at City Council meeting

May 10, 2022

On the heels of a recent town hall between Evanston’s final two city manager candidates, residents took to Monday’s City Council meeting to voice their opinions about the upcoming selection of the...

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City manager finalists Poche, Fournier speak at virtual town hall

May 4, 2022

City manager candidates Snapper Poche and John Fournier spoke about their ideas for Evanston in a Tuesday virtual town hall moderated by Mayor Daniel Biss. Candidates answered questions submitted by...

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