Evanston, Illinois Development News

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss Announces Resignation, Cites Plans for Congressional Run

Mayor Daniel Biss announced his resignation from the office of mayor, effective October 18th, 2026. He will be running for congressional representative. His resignation date is intended to trigger a special election that will occur next April. Petitions for candidacy will be filed between October 19th and 26th. Biss expressed gratitude for his five years as mayor, highlighting accomplishments such as the establishment of the care team, the distribution of municipal reparations, and the passage of a healthy buildings ordinance, which he described as the strongest climate ordinance of its kind in the Midwest. He also discussed the Envision Evanston 2045 project, focused on housing affordability and diversity, and the ongoing need to address municipal infrastructure. Biss emphasized the importance of unity and building bridges while acknowledging inevitable disagreements, drawing parallels to President Obama's leadership style.