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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


he Illinois Supreme Court announced Friday that Evanston attorney Jerry Esrig has been appointed to the Cook County Circuit Court. Esrig (Weinberg '74) begins the job Oct. 30.

Evanston attorney appointed to Cook County Circuit Court

October 8, 2013

Evanston attorney Jerry Esrig's bid for the Cook County Circuit received a major boost Friday as the Illinois Supreme Court appointed him to fill a vacant seat. Esrig (Weinberg '74), is still running...

Women’s rights activist Lilly Ledbetter appears at Democratic fundraiser in Evanston

October 7, 2013

Women's rights activist Lilly Ledbetter helped raise money for Democratic House candidates Sunday morning in Evanston. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee benefited from the fundraiser,...

Author and lawyer Tom Diaz speaks about gun safety Thursday night in the Owen L. Coon Forum. Diaz appeared in a panel discussion with state Sen. Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago) moderated by state Sen. Dan Kotoski (D-Park Ridge).

Politicians, activists call for action on gun control

September 26, 2013

As Shannon Watts began to speak Thursday night about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, her voice cracked and her eyes filled with tears. The Indiana woman described how furious she was to hear...

On Syria, Chicago-area activists ‘haven’t exhaled yet’

September 26, 2013

Almost two weeks after the United States scaled back its military threat against Syria, Chicago-area activists still question Americans' motives and the country's next steps. More than 150 Evanston...

No Park Sale co-founder Barbara Janes speaks at the group’s first meeting Wednesday night. No Park Sale formed in opposition to Evanston billionaire Jennifer Pritzker’s proposal to buy the city-owned Harley Clarke Mansion, 2603 Sheridan Road.

Evanston looks for way forward on Harley Clarke Mansion

September 19, 2013

Evanston aldermen rejected a controversial plan to turn the Harley Clarke Mansion into a boutique hotel over the summer, responding to vocal opposition against selling the city-owned landmark to billionaire...

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