Abner Mikva moved to Evanston at the right time. In 1971, the progressive politician and former federal judge — who died last week at age 90 — rented an apartment just around the corner from where...

Quaint houses and residential streets dot Evanston’s 9th Ward, located in the southern part of the city. Residents say they enjoy the quiet comforts of a close-knit neighborhood, but a relative lack...

The Democratic Party of Evanston will support Hillary Clinton for president, after holding a meeting Sunday for members to decide which candidates to endorse in the upcoming primary elections. Members...

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) beat her opponent 45 to 8 in a non-binding straw poll organized by the Democratic Party of Evanston, demonstrating party members’ support for the candidate in...

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl named the new 9th Ward alderman Friday. Brian Miller, chief of staff of Cook County’s 13th district commissioner, will fill the position, the mayor announced on Twitter. “Brian...