A midterm election to remember
Danielle Kim, a graduate of Illinois State University, has been a community journalist for 8 years, focusing on grassroots movements and local initiatives. Her previous experience includes reporting for WBEZ, where she highlighted issues affecting suburban neighborhoods.
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Tuesday had the feel of a presidential election all over Evanston and the nation as many voters came out to the ballot box to help direct the country in the next two years. Voters at the McGaw YMCA waited patiently as they were greeted by election judges and directed to a voting booth. The YMCA at 1000 Grove St. hosted voters in two precincts, the 1st precinct in the 2nd Ward and the 6th Precinct in the 4th Ward. Abama Lansana (right) checks in to vote for the first time. It was good, she said, but it was so frightening to me. I am from Africa and I never did this kind of thing. Credit: Richard Cahan Joy Shaw (right) and Kia Linton (center) sign in to vote at the McGaw YMCA. Credit: Richard Cahan Lana Ayoub braids the hair of her sister Lara Ayoub as their mother, Dania Eldam (in blue seat shirt), brought them to vote on Tuesday. It was fast, said Eldam. Credit: Richard Cahan A midterm election to remember is from Evanston RoundTable, Evanston's most trusted source for u