Ald. Krissie Harris (2nd) will continue to serve as Evanston’s 2nd Ward Councilmember after winning Tuesday’s election. She received 696 votes –– 54.25% of the total –– according to the Cook County Clerk’s Office. Her opponents, Darlene Cannon and Patricia Gregory, received 39.91% and 5.85% of the vote, respectively. A fifth-generation Evanston resident, Harris has.
City Council candidates for the 2nd and 9th Ward discussed Evanston’s budget, city services and Northwestern’s Rebuild Ryan Field project at a virtual forum Wednesday. Candidates for the 2nd Ward seat — Darlene Cannon and Patricia Gregory — and 9th Ward candidate Kathy Hayes, participated in the forum moderated by Evanston Live TV host Meleika.
Following Northwestern-affiliated campaign donations to 2nd and 9th Ward City Council incumbents, all candidates say they would prioritize listening to resident feedback when considering how to proceed with Northwestern’s Rebuild Ryan Field project. The University announced plans to rebuild the stadium in September following a $480 million donation from the Patrick and Shirley Ryan Family..
With Northwestern seeking city approval for its Ryan Field rebuild, Evanston officials are progressing with plans for an independent study on the project’s impacts. NU commissioned two studies about the project’s economic impact and public approval. However, because many Evanston residents say they doubt the trustworthiness of research Northwestern published on its new field’s impact,.