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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


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...

Former Evanston attorney reappointed to Circuit Court of Cook County

December 19, 2014

Judge Jerry Esrig has been reappointed to fill a vacancy on the Circuit Court of Cook County after failing to win the election for a seat last March, the former Evanston attorney wrote in an email to supporters...

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...

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