Stephen Hackney
For Evanston 1st Ward
A Community Voice and a Downtown Vision
I love Evanston, and the fact that Allison and I get to raise our kids here fills me with pride. Our community is brimming with so many enviable assets — engaged neighbors and business owners, an expansive transit system, active retirement communities, a top-ranked high school and a world-renowned University. The First Ward deserves a relentless listener and collaborator who is committed to unlocking the full potential of downtown Evanston.
Steve in a Snapshot
A Lifetime Pursuit of Justice
As a nationally-known trial lawyer at Kirkland & Ellis, Steve tried and won cases against Donald Trump and successfully oversaw the investigation that freed Charles Johnson from serving a lifetime in prison for a crime he did not commit.
Committed to Equity
Steve is an active board member of Connections for the Homeless, an Evanston non-profit focused on eliminating homelessness, and LINK Unlimited, a Chicago non-profit focused on helping African-American students get to, through, and beyond college.
Civic Leadership
In 2020, Steve was appointed by Governor Pritzker to serve as a Commissioner on the Illinois Medical District Commission.