The Daily Northwestern Yiming Fu, City Editor January 4, 2022 Northwestern donated $800,000 to Evanston in December to fund the purchase of a new fire engine. The fire engine will be the second purchased from University-donated funds. In 2009, NU donated $550,000 to...
Evanston Round Table by Matt Simonette August 3rd, 2021 Click for Full Story in Evanston Round Table The Evanston Plan Commission, by a 3-2 vote, advanced a proposal that would impose a six-month moratorium on permitting and construction of non-owner occupied...
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Wed, May 12, 2021 "After introductory remarks, 1st Ward Ald. Clare Kelly asked city staff to place a measure on the agenda for upcoming committee meeting that would establish a separate fund for money received via the American Rescue Plan — the $1.9 trillion bill that...
by Bob Seidenberg April 27th, 2021 Go to Full Story on Evanston Round Table First-time candidate Clare Kelly is the official winner in Evanston’s First Ward Aldermanic race, defeating longtime incumbent Alderman Judy Fiske by 26 votes, according to certified results...
We are delighted to announce that, as of the end of day Tuesday, April 20, we have the most votes in the final count. We expect to be proclaimed the winner this week by the Cook County Clerk’s Office. What made this First Ward campaign special was that it was a...
I am humbled and delighted by the strong showing of support and passion from First Ward voters. Tuesday’s election-day lead of 20% was exciting and promising. That margin narrowed as mail-in and early votes came in later, but we remain in the lead! We’ve been in...
In the spirit of full transparency, I submitted my D-2 form today to the Illinois State Board of Elections, in advance of both the April 6th election and April 15th deadline. This document provides a listing of my donors, as well as campaign expenditures. I am very...
Changing our current form of government from a weak to strong mayor has never been any part of my platform, agenda, priorities or goals. While I think it’s foolish and irresponsible to rule out any course of action that might be available to best serve the interests...
The Clare For First campaign is grateful to the 127 supporters who gave an average of $160 to bring accountability, transparency, and social justice to Evanston. These generous donations have amounted to $20,191 and have helped us to cover the many expenses of a...
As a small business in Evanston for the past 48 years, we have been privy to the changes our community has faced throughout time. It is now more than ever that we are searching for effective representation that will not only support existing small businesses but also...
Speaking as a small business owner, I’m joining the call for new leadership for the First Ward. Downtown Evanston desperately needs creative, energetic, collaborative representation from the First Ward. We need an alderman who will find innovative and effective...
Evanston, IL | Local Opinion | 11h Letter to the Editor John Moore, Neighbor Go to letter on Patch Hi, neighbors, like others, I also want to share why I am voting for Clare Kelly this year, after having supported Alderman Fiske in the past. Clare has all of traits...
Evanston, IL Local Opinion | Kathy Tate-Bradish, Neighbor Go to Letter on Patch First Ward neighbors, I would like to share a few of the reasons I am supporting Clare Kelly for First Ward Alderman. I met Clare in the before-days in her capacity as an ETHS teacher,...
Click HERE to go to Patch letter Evanston, IL Neighbor Post Sandy Wilson, Neighbor, Ward 1 Resident Hit the Road, Judy I’m not often one to speak out publicly on Evanston politics, but I feel compelled to add my voice to the chorus of calls for Evanston’s First Ward...
I have deep roots and respect for Northwestern University. My great great grandfather, Elhanan Searle, was in NU’s first graduating class of five in 1858. He wrote the commencement speech on the Philosophy of Civil Liberties and went on to work with Abraham Lincoln in...
Evanston ranks tops in the state and nation for tax burden. Evanston leads in Illinois and the U.S. with property taxes that have the biggest impact on housing costs. The high cost of living in Evanston has made it increasingly difficult for even middle income people...
Nick Agnew, Letter to the Editor The Daily Northwestern February 22, 2021 View letter in Daily Northwestern Over the last three terms, I have supported and campaigned for Judy Fiske as 1st Ward Alderman. This election season, I will no longer be voting for Alderman...
Click HERE to go to Patch letter Evanston, IL Neighbor Post Jeremy B Vannatta, Neighbor In July 2019 with the approval of Evanston Parks and Recreation Department, a group of us erected a small portable and temporary street soccer pitch in Raymond Park. We did this at...
Feb. 28, 2021 Alderperson Fiske, I must start by offering you my sincerest apologies. Apparently, all the times that I've shown up at City Council I have not paid you enough individual attention. Imagine my gall to show up at City Council in an “ugly manner”,...
