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Ciara McCarthy, In Focus Editor

Ciara is a Weinberg senior majoring in American Studies. Her past positions at The Daily include editor in chief, managing editor, city editor and reporter. The Bethesda, Maryland native is also a Brady Scholar in Ethics and Civic Life. She previously interned for Slate and The Marshall Project. You can reach Ciara via Twitter or email.

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Updated: Student sues Northwestern, claiming University ignored sexual assault findings

February 10, 2014

Blotter: Feb. 10

February 9, 2014

Chicago teen shot in south Evanston

February 8, 2014
Hazel Crest man sentenced to 35 years in prison for 2011 fatal beating

Hazel Crest man sentenced to 35 years in prison for 2011 fatal beating

February 7, 2014

Blotter: Feb. 6

February 5, 2014
A federal judge heard the first oral arguments in a racial profiling case Tuesday. Medill Prof. Ava Greenwell’s son filed a lawsuit against an Evanston police officer after he mistakenly handcuffed the then-13-year-old.

Evanston police officer seeks dismissal of racial profiling lawsuit

February 4, 2014
Community Animal Rescue Effort volunteers listen during Evanston’s Human Services Committee meeting Monday night. The shelter’s management and future operation were topics of discussion during the meeting.

Committee votes to issue lease termination to arts center

February 3, 2014

Blotter: Feb. 4

February 3, 2014

Evanston to launch business mentoring program

February 3, 2014
The Community Animal Rescue Effort operates out of Evanston’s animal shelter, 2310 Oakton St. The Human Services Committee will discuss on Monday the future of the nonprofit, which has drawn criticism for its euthanasia policies.

Future of Evanston shelter unclear after concern over euthanasia policies

February 2, 2014

Evanston homeless shelter open more often than usual due to cold start to 2014

January 30, 2014
Scott Inbinder talks about the future of the retail space at 1910 Dempster St. Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl’s grocery store working group met Wednesday to discuss the future of the two retail spaces formerly occupied by Dominick’s grocery stores.

Group discusses Dominick’s replacements in Evanston

January 29, 2014
Evanston crime drops nearly 10 percent in 2013

Evanston crime drops nearly 10 percent in 2013

January 29, 2014

Blotter: Jan. 30

January 29, 2014

Officials warn residents of natural gas solicitors

January 28, 2014

Blotter: Jan. 29

January 28, 2014

Blotter: Jan. 28

January 27, 2014

Evanston man arrested in connection with sexual abuse of 14-year-old

January 27, 2014

Skokie man shot in west Evanston on Sunday afternoon

January 27, 2014

Police execute warrant for illegal drugs in Rogers Park

January 26, 2014
Berto is up for adoption at Community Animal Rescue Effort. C.A.R.E. is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that operates the Evanston animal shelter.

Community pressures Evanston animal shelter to decrease its dog euthanasia rate

January 24, 2014

Blotter: Jan. 23

January 22, 2014
The Chicago Department of Transportation announced plans in November 2013 to bring bike-sharing service Divvy to Evanston. The future of Divvy’s expansion to Evanston became uncertain after Divvy’s Montreal supplier filed for bankruptcy Monday.

Divvy expansion to Evanston uncertain after supplier’s bankruptcy

January 21, 2014

The Keg of Evanston replacement to apply for permit

January 21, 2014

Evanston declares snow emergency, snow route parking ban

January 21, 2014
Brian Costin, director of government reform at the Illinois Policy Institute, presents the Evanston City Council with a perfect score on an online transparency audit. Evanston was one of only six government agencies in Illinois to receive a perfect score on the project, which aims to increase transparency in local governments in the state.

Evanston gets perfect score on transparency

January 21, 2014
A shoveler removes snow from the steps of University Library. Record area snowfalls left University and Evanston crews working to clear streets and pathways weeks after the polar vortex.

Evanston, Northwestern use extra funds, crews to recover from polar vortex

January 21, 2014
Police: South Evanston robberies connected

Police: South Evanston robberies connected

January 20, 2014

Blotter: Jan. 21

January 20, 2014

State police receive 30 local applications for concealed-carry licenses

January 17, 2014

City moves forward with plan to provide free Wi-Fi downtown

January 16, 2014

New light shed on severity of Davis Street fire

January 15, 2014

Blotter: Jan. 16

January 15, 2014

Evanston to remove 60 trees damaged by cold weather

January 15, 2014

Swastika scratched on student’s car

January 14, 2014
Beavers Donuts cannot operate a food truck in Evanston due to a 2010 ordinance that only allows businesses with brick-and-mortar restaurants to operate food trucks in the city. The owners of the business filed a lawsuit against the city over a year ago.

Legal dispute persists between city, food truck

January 14, 2014

Blotter: Jan. 14

January 13, 2014
Both Evanston locations of Dominicks grocery store closed Dec. 28. The city announced Monday it is creating a committee to address the two vacancies.

Mayor creates committee to address Dominick’s vacancies

January 13, 2014
Extreme cold temperatures may have split the trunks of several sycamore trees around Evanston. Public works officials plan to present a report to City Council on Monday.

Evanston sycamore trees suffer severe splits during storm

January 12, 2014
A panhandler sits outside of CVS pharmacy, 1711 Sherman Ave. Reports of aggressive requests for money have increased in the last six weeks.

Downtown Evanston sees increase in aggressive panhandling

January 12, 2014
John Bamberg, the father of 23-year-old slain Evanston man, is suing the city and its police and fire departments. Bamberg claimed the city did not respond timely to his son’s shooting.

Father of slain man persists in lawsuit against Evanston

January 12, 2014

Blotter: Jan. 13

January 12, 2014

Council to discuss downtown Wi-Fi network

January 12, 2014

Blotter: Jan. 10

January 9, 2014
A fire truck comes to University Hall after a pipe burst Wednesday. Students and faculty in the building were evacuated.

Classes relocate after pipe bursts in University Hall

January 8, 2014

Blotter: Jan. 9

January 8, 2014
Students walk on the Lakefill. Northwestern was closed Tuesday for the second day in a row.

Northwestern closes, Evanston shuts down amidst snow, record low temperatures

January 7, 2014

Blotter: Jan. 8

January 7, 2014

Evanston officials declare 2-day snow emergency

January 1, 2014

Police arrest Chicago teen in connection with shooting near Evanston Township High School

December 23, 2013

Police: Bank robber identified as primary suspect in July double homicide

December 20, 2013

Updated: Evanston police fatally shoot suspected bank robber

December 17, 2013

Police tie man slain in Chicago to Evanston shooting

November 20, 2013

Police: Former Pete Miller’s employee stole vodka

August 20, 2013

Protein Bar likely to replace Lululemon Athletica in downtown Evanston

August 15, 2013

Block Museum to close for repairs, improvements through Fall Quarter

August 14, 2013

Surveillance video captures moments before, after alleged sexual assault

August 9, 2013

Police: Teen sexually assaulted, robbed near Chicago-Evanston border

August 7, 2013

Evanston nonprofit, Walgreens open training center for adults with autism

August 2, 2013

U.S. Census report: College students boost Evanston’s poverty rate

July 30, 2013
Evanston police nab Chicago men in string of car burglaries

Evanston police nab Chicago men in string of car burglaries

July 25, 2013

Evanston aldermen give Piven more time to find new space

July 24, 2013

Evanston firefighters extinguish 2 blazes in 24 hours

July 21, 2013

Police: Convicted killer among 2 men caught with loaded weapons

July 19, 2013

Updated: Evanston woman shot near ETHS

July 18, 2013
Evanston lifeguards David Altman, Jack Killheffer and Tudor Byas were honored by Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl at Mondays City Council meeting. The lifeguards rescued a man whose boat sank earlier this month about a mile and a half off the coast of the Northwestern campus.

Tisdahl honors lifeguards behind rescue mission in Lake Michigan

July 17, 2013
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl listens to residents debate a proposed ban on assault weapons at Mondays City Council meeting. Aldermen unanimously voted for the ban, which went immediately went into effect.

Evanston aldermen approve assault weapons ban as state deadline nears

July 16, 2013
Evanston anti-violence activist Carolyn Murray waits to speak at Mondays City Council meeting while holding a picture of her slain son Justin. Murray referred to the controversial verdict in the George Zimmerman trial in her argument for aldermen to pass an assault weapons ban.

Evanston City Council passes assault weapons ban

July 15, 2013
A 16-year-old boy dropped a loaded .22-caliber handgun while running away from officers Thursday afternoon, according to police. The officers eventually caught up with the teen and arrested him.

Police: 16-year-old boy tries to dump loaded gun while fleeing officers

July 14, 2013

State deadline set for City Council to pass assault weapons ban

July 10, 2013
Evanston man charged in stabbing of father driving home from ETHS

Evanston man charged in stabbing of father driving home from ETHS

July 10, 2013
Carolyn Murray, mother of slain Evanston teen Justin Murray, encourages City Council to pass an assault weapons ban Monday night. Aldermen chose to wait until next week to make a decision on the ban.

Evanston aldermen postpone vote on assault weapons ban

July 8, 2013
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Tuesday used his amendatory veto powers to send the concealed-carry legislation back to the General Assembly. He called for a reversal of a measure that prevents local municipalities like Evanston from passing their own gun laws.

Proposed Evanston weapons ban hangs in balance amid concealed-carry debate

July 3, 2013
Police officers displayed the firearms they collected at Evanstons second gun buyback event on Saturday. Police Chief Richard Eddington said he hopes to make the service available to residents on a daily basis.

Stolen handgun among firearms exchanged at second buyback event

July 1, 2013
Northwestern announced Friday it has picked three teams to come up with competing designs for its new biomedical research facility on the Chicago campus. The University expects to pick a winning submission by late fall.

Northwestern picks three teams to compete to design new research hub

July 1, 2013
Police: Evanston teen caught inside security guards car

Police: Evanston teen caught inside security guard’s car

June 28, 2013

City Council to introduce assault weapons ban

June 21, 2013
Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington speaks at a 5th Ward meeting last month. This summer, Evanston police are adding more officers to focus on the area.

More officers, more outreach: Evanston police lay out summer strategy

June 20, 2013

Blotter: May 31

May 30, 2013
Updated: Chicago man charged with murder in 1992 slaying of Evanston woman

Updated: Chicago man charged with murder in 1992 slaying of Evanston woman

May 30, 2013
Andy’s Frozen Custard spokesman Gary Silbar announced Wednesday evening a new treat named after and benefiting Evanston150, an initiative that is executing 10 ideas for Evanstons future.

Andy’s creates frozen treat to benefit Evanston150

May 29, 2013
Best Free Public Wi-Fi: Starbucks

Best Free Public Wi-Fi: Starbucks

May 29, 2013

Evanston City Council passes moratorium on drones, debates zoning ordinance

May 28, 2013

Updated: ETHS baseball team cancels playoff appearance amid sexting scandal

May 24, 2013

Blotter: May 24

May 23, 2013

Housing options expand for low-income renters in Cook County

May 22, 2013
Skokie police: Evanston teen arrested in Old Orchard shooting

Skokie police: Evanston teen arrested in Old Orchard shooting

May 22, 2013

Evanston family remembers fatal shooting victim Blake Ross

May 20, 2013
Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington announces an increase in police presence in the west end as a result of recent gun violence. More than 100 people gathered at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center on Thursday to discuss the increase in violence.

Evanston police, community members discuss recent gun violence

May 16, 2013

Blotter: May 17

May 16, 2013

Police: Evanston man killed in Chicago may have ties to local gun violence

May 15, 2013
Dan Anthon and Carolyn Murray discuss gun violence at a panel at Curts Cafe on Wednesday evening. The discussion covered the impact of guns on the community and movements to end the violence.

Looking to begin broader dialogue, Evanston community members discuss gun violence

May 15, 2013

Proposed act would protect witnesses of gang crimes

May 14, 2013

Power outage affects 800 Evanston homes

May 14, 2013
A Cook County judge ruled Tuesday that the lawsuit between Evanston and the food truck Beavers Coffee and Donuts would continue. The legal dispute has continued for nearly a year.

Legal dispute continues between city, food truck

May 14, 2013

Evanston Public Library to launch hands-on education program this summer

May 12, 2013
Evanston History Center volunteer Ellen Wagner on Sunday afternoon observes the architecture and design of a house built in 1893 in the 1300 block of Judson Ave. This house was part of the Evanston History Centers annual Mothers Day House Walk, which opens some of Evanstons most historic homes up to the public.

Evanston History Center opens historic homes to public for Mother’s Day

May 12, 2013
ETHS security director Sam Pettineo and District 202 Superintendent Eric Witherspoon explained a proposed ordinance that would create a safe school zone around ETHS. They discussed the ordinance Thursday night at the quarterly City-School Liaison Committee meeting.

Proposed ordinance would expand police power near ETHS

May 10, 2013

Blotter: May 10

May 9, 2013

Blotter: May 9

May 8, 2013
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