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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


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‘I was proud of the campaign I ran’: Shawn Iles to take office as 3rd Ward councilmember

April 10, 2025

Shawn Iles said he’s always had a knack for politics. He worked on Capitol Hill for years, but considered himself more of a “behind the scenes” kind of guy. It wasn’t until Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd)...

Gennifer Geer, Shawn Iles and John Kennedy vie for the 3rd Ward’s open City Council seat following veteran Ald. Melissa Wynne’s decision to retire after 28 years.

3rd Ward candidates, mayoral hopefuls discuss plans for city’s future at forum

March 3, 2025

Evanston’s 3rd Ward City Council candidates and mayoral hopefuls gathered at Evanston SPACE on Sunday afternoon and dished out their takes on Envision Evanston 2045, affordable housing and transit-oriented...

All three 3rd Ward council candidates — Gennifer Geer, Shawn Iles and John Kennedy — are running for office for the first time.

Three candidates emerge in race for 3rd Ward City Council race

November 13, 2024

Following Ald. Melissa Wynne’s (3rd) announcement that she will not seek reelection in 2025 after 28 years on City Council, three candidates are running for her seat: environmentalist Gennifer Geer,...

Wynne’s 28-year tenure on the Council will make her the 3rd Ward’s longest serving councilmember and the fourth longest serving elected official in city history.

Q&A: 3rd Ward Ald. Melissa Wynne reflects on 28-year City Council career

November 6, 2024

Following seven terms on Evanston City Council advocating for “civility, transparency and common sense,” Ald. Melissa Wynne (3rd) will not seek reelection in 2025. Wynne’s 28-year tenure on the...

Lead On: Drinking from a lead straw

Lead On: Drinking from a lead straw

December 24, 2020

KALEN LUCIANO: Last time on Lead On: DARRELL KING: We’re in full compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule. TOM NELTNER: So who you're going to miss are typically working families. You might miss...

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