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- Evanston council appointed Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma as acting mayor after Mayor Daniel Biss resigned.
- The council approved the appointment by a 5-4 vote, with Alds. Kelly, Suffredin, Davis and Rodgers opposing.
- Nieuwsma said he will not run for mayor and will not launch new major policies.
- Six candidates filed petitions for the Feb. 23 primary, with the general election set for April 6.
