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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


The Evanston Post Office on Davis Street was named after the late Evanston politician Abner Mikva last week. Mikva served on the U.S. House as a representative from Evanston’s district, a federal judge and White House counsel to Bill Clinton.

Post office renamed after Evanston political icon Abner Mikva

September 26, 2016

The Evanston Post Office on Davis Street has a new title, following the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote Thursday to rename it after Abner Mikva, the late progressive politician and former federal...

President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Freedom to Abner Mikva during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in 2014. Mikva died on July 4 at age 90.

Liberal icon Abner Mikva initiated legacy of Democratic activism in Evanston

July 11, 2016

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...

Illinois legislators introduce national college mental health bills

Illinois legislators introduce national college mental health bills

April 3, 2016

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) introduced a bipartisan bill to the U.S. Senate last month to provide grants for mental health services on college campuses nationwide. The bill’s approach to improving mental...

Bill Clinton speaks at the Beth Emet Synagogue, 1224 Dempster St., at a campaign event for his wife Hillary Clinton. The Illinois primary will take place on March 15.

Former President Bill Clinton stresses Hillary Clinton’s record fighting for equality at Evanston campaign event

March 8, 2016

Former President Bill Clinton spoke in Evanston on Tuesday morning about social and economic inequality to campaign for his wife Hillary Clinton, a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination,...

Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) greets attendees at his speech at Evanston Township High School on Friday evening. Booker spoke to a packed auditorium as part of an event that also featured speeches from Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.).

Senator Cory Booker says love, faith can end political cynicism, division

February 28, 2016

Political divisions born from nationwide cynicism should be approached with renewed hope and love, Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) told a crowd at Evanston Township High School on Friday night. Booker, who...

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