Highland Park mass shooting leads to cancellations of July 4th celebrations across Chicago
A mass shooting in Highland Park Monday morning led to the cancellations of Independence Day celebrations across the Chicago area, both out of safety concerns and in respect for the victims.
Push to change public nudity rules in Evanston
In Evanston, nudity on beaches is getting another look.
Push to change public nudity rules in Evanston
Currently, Evanston's public nudity ordinance prohibits the showing of female body parts.
Evanston student hung nooses outside Haven Middle School, police say
An Evanston middle school student was found to be responsible for hanging nooses outside Haven Middle School last month.
Middle schooler allegedly brought loaded handgun to Evanston youth camp
A juvenile was taken into custody Friday morning after he told staff at a youth camp in Evanston that he had a handgun.
Middle schooler brought loaded handgun to Evanston youth camp: police
During an investigation, officers discovered that a male middle school aged youth camp attendee alerted camp staff that he had a handgun in his possession.
Hit-and-run investigation in Evanston leads to arrests for unlawful use of a weapon, false 911 call
While Evanston police were investigating the hit-and-run, dispatch received a 911 call of an armed robbery in the area of Callan Avenue and Howard Street. Police determined that the 911 call was a false call, and no armed robbery had taken place.
Elise Malary update: Manner of death remains 'undetermined' after trans activist found in Lake Michigan
Elise Malary, an activist for transgender rights found in Lake Michigan, died from drowning but her manner of death could not be determined, according to new autopsy results.
Swastikas found in Evanston middle school
Swastikas were among “racist and hurtful” messages found Thursday in bathrooms at Nichols Middle School in Evanston.
Swastikas and other racist messages found in Evanston middle school bathrooms
Swastikas were among "racist and hurtful" messages found Thursday in bathrooms at Nichols Middle School in Evanston.
Evanston man drove wrong way down street with suspended license, had gun in his possession: police
During the investigation, detectives asked Bishop if there was a gun in the car, and he admitted there was a gun in the backpack located on the front passenger seat, police said.
Evanston HS graduate refuses to give up Indigenous adornments on cap, barred from walking across stage
Nimkii Curley was preparing to walk across the graduation stage at Evanston Township High School on Sunday when he was stopped and given a choice: Lose the beads, stole and eagle feather or sit out of the ceremony.
Nooses found outside Evanston middle school: 'Black children get no respect'
A week after nooses were found outside an Evanston middle school, community members want to know what's being done to find out who is responsible for hanging them.
Evanston community calls for accountability after nooses found outside school
A week after nooses were found outside an Evanston middle school, community members want to know what's being done to find out who is responsible for hanging them.
Gary man fired gun, ditched weapon before Evanston cops pulled him over: police
A Gary man who is a convicted felon was arrested last week after he shot a gun in Evanston, police said. Officers also discovered drug paraphernalia in his vehicle.
Evanston police use spray paint to mark catalytic converters to stop catalytic converter theft
Police limited the marking to the cars most commonly targeted for catalytic converter theft: Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Ford, Jeep, and Kia.
Evanston moves to 'high' level of Covid-19 transmission
Over the last seven days, Evanston has reported 397 new COVID cases — compared to 305 from the week prior.
How to keep your catalytic converter safe
Evanston Police Officer Enjoli Daley gives us the scoop on how to keep your catalytic converter safe as thieves target the precious metal.
Evanston moves to 'high' level of COVID-19 transmission
Over the last seven days, Evanston has reported 397 new COVID cases — compared to 305 from the week prior.
'Sixteen Candles' house in Evanston hits the market for $1.65 million
The Evanston home featured in "Sixteen Candles" is up for sale.