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George R.R. Martin sits on a purple chair with a colorful background.

[Photo] ‘Game of Thrones’ writer George R. R. Martin gifts NU $5 million to establish professorship, writing workshop

October 31, 2022
An Evanston Police Department squad car in a line of traffic.

[Photo] Evanston’s elected officials made big promises on public safety. Here are their primary efforts.

March 3, 2022
An Evanston Police Department vehicle.

[Photo] Police release bodycam video of use-of-force incident

June 7, 2020
An Evanston Police Department squad car. Police officers arrested and charged Trent Hunt with disorderly conduct last Wednesday after tackling him to the ground.

[Photo] Use-of-force incident against 20-year-old black man

June 1, 2020
The interior of Taco Diablo, 1026 Davis St. The Blue Horse Tavern will join the restaurants at this location later this year.

[Photo] Evanston restaurants to participate in North Shore Restaurant Month deals

February 12, 2020
The Evanston Police Department started its Hispanic Liaison Officer Program again after the program’s head retired last year. Two officers will now lead the program.

[Photo] EPD restarts Latinx outreach program

October 14, 2019
An Evanston Police Department vehicle. A new Northwestern study suggests police officers can “learn” misconduct from other officers.

[Photo] Misconduct may be ‘socially transmitted’ across police officers, Northwestern study finds

August 8, 2019
An Evanston Police Department squad car. EPD is one of five police departments being sued by a man wrongfully convicted of murder.

[Photo] Man wrongfully convicted of murder sues Evanston police, alleging ‘coercion, threats, fabrication and misrepresentation

April 17, 2019
An Evanston Police Department squad car. Officers at the school are now equipped with body cameras, per an intergovernmental agreement between District 202 and the Evanston City Council.

[Photo] Officers at Evanston Township High School now equipped with body cameras

March 6, 2019
Farmhouse, located at 703 Church St. The restaurant is offering a three-course Prix Fixe menu for North Shore Restaurant Month.

[Photo] Evanston restaurants participate in North Shore Restaurant Month

February 15, 2019
Northwestern students mingle on Deering Meadow following March Through the Arch.

[Photo] Go Cats! Show your purple pride with these traditions

August 21, 2018
An Evanston Police Department squad car. EPD announced a 20 percent decrease in part one crimes Wednesday.

[Photo] Evanston sees decrease in part one crimes

July 12, 2018
An Evanston Police Department squad car. EPD reported that 16 people were taken to the hospital on Dillo Day this year.

[Photo] Police: hospital transports slightly up, citations down on Dillo Day

June 5, 2018
An Evanston Police Department squad car. EPD will participate in the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign from May 18-29.

[Photo] EPD showing ‘zero tolerance’ for seat belt violations

May 22, 2018
An Evanston Police Department squad car. EPD announced Tuesday the results of its Drop it and Drive campaign.

[Photo] EPD announces results of Drop it and Drive campaign

May 2, 2018
An Evanston Police Department squad car. Six Evanston commercial businesses have been the victim of burglaries or attempted burglaries in the last month.

[Photo] EPD reports increase in commercial burglaries in March

April 3, 2018
An Evanston Police Department squad car. Evanston police Cmdr. Ryan Glew said a man who was suspected of vehicular burglary was arrested Wednesday morning.

[Photo] Man arrested at Metra stop after fleeing police

March 28, 2018
University President Morton Schapiro speaks at an event in September 2016. Schapiro penned an op-ed with Barry Glassner that stressed the importance of encouraging interdisciplinary education and creative thinking.

[Photo] Schapiro co-authors op-ed stressing importance of interdisciplinary education

March 5, 2018
An Evanston man who was injured after Evanston Police mistakenly arrested him has filed a police misconduct complaint. The incident occurred on Jan. 22.

[Photo] Evanston man files police misconduct report after injuries

February 4, 2018
An Evanston Police Department squad car. EPD will begin requiring the use of body cameras for field officers on Friday.

[Photo] Evanston police to require use of body cameras starting Friday

January 25, 2018
Illinois State Senator Napoleon Harris speaks at an event sponsored by College Democrats. The group’s parent organization announced they formed a PAC to fund political activities for its chapters ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.

[Photo] College Democrats of Illinois form PAC ahead of midterm elections

January 25, 2018
Pat Fitzgerald has a conversation on the sideline. Lou Ayeni is the newest addition to Fitzgerald’s staff and is set to serve as running backs coach.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern hires Lou Ayeni as running backs coach

January 8, 2018
Aaron Falzon jumps for a block. The sophomore forward had 15 points in Monday's blowout victory over Chicago State. 

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern defeats Chicago State in historic blowout

December 11, 2017
The Class of 2019 shows purple pride in Deering Meadow during Wildcat Welcome. Northwestern received 4,058 Early Decision applications as of Tuesday, associate provost for University enrollment Michael Mills said.

[Photo] Early Decision applications increase by about 6 percent this year

December 5, 2017
Political science Prof. Jacqueline Stevens. Stevens chaired the NU-AAUP committee that wrote the report criticizing the administration’s COVID-19 response.

[Photo] In Focus: Political science Profs. Jacqueline Stevens, Alvin Tillery entangled in legal fallout over a year after contentious meeting

November 8, 2017
PharmaCannis is Evanston’s medical marijuana dispensary located at 1804 Maple Ave. PharmaCannis will have its lease term reduced from three years to one year.

[Photo] Medical marijuana dispensary lease reduced from 3 years to 1

October 25, 2017
An Evanston Police Department squad car. Two Evanston residents were arrested Thursday in connection with a shots fired incident.

[Photo] Evanston residents charged with aggravated discharge of firearm

October 22, 2017
Penn State’s Saquon Barkley runs against Northwestern in 2015. The Heisman contender leads a potent Nittany Lions offense into Evanston.

[Photo] Pope: Championship-caliber Nittany Lions out of Wildcats’ stratosphere

October 6, 2017
The Wildcats leave the tunnel. The team has said it will take the field with arms locked Saturday.

[Photo] Balk: Wildcats locking arms is a non-story

September 28, 2017
An Evanston Police Department squad car. Officers arrested three juveniles Thursday night in connection with aggravated robbery on Clark Street Beach.

[Photo] Blotter: Three juveniles arrested in connection with aggravated robbery

September 22, 2017
Clayton Thorson runs with the football. The junior quarterback completed 11-of-29 passes against Duke.

[Photo] Rapid Recap: Duke 41, Northwestern 17

September 9, 2017
University President Morton Schapiro speaks to new students in September 2016. After President Donald Trump moved to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, Schapiro pledged Northwestern’s continued support to undocumented students in a Tuesday email to students.

[Photo] Schapiro, ASG condemn Trump’s decision to end DACA program

September 5, 2017
An Evanston Police Department squad car. The department is investigating its actions in the July 14 arrest of Iain Bady.

[Photo] Evanston police undergoing internal investigation following arrest of black 12-year-old cyclist

August 20, 2017
Northwestern players huddle during a non-conference game last year. The Cats' full non-conference schedule for this season was released Thursday.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern releases full non-conference schedule

August 3, 2017
Coach Pat Fitzgerald yells at players during last season's game against Illinois State. Fitzgerald discussed a number of offseason topics during Tuesday's Big Ten Media Days.

[Photo] Football Notebook: Northwestern to begin training camp unusually late

July 26, 2017
An Evanston police vehicle. The police department's pilot body camera program has been effective this summer, deputy chief Jay Parrott said.

[Photo] EPD gives tutorial, touts success of new body camera program

July 24, 2017
Wisconsin running back Bradrick Shaw evades Northwestern defenders in a 2016 game. This year’s meeting between the two teams is likely to be critical in deciding the Big Ten West standings.

[Photo] Football: Scouting every game on Northwestern’s 2017 schedule

June 22, 2017
Provost Dan Linzer speaks at Sargent Hall in March 2016. On Monday, the University announced Linzer will lead the Research Corporation for Science Advancement after leaving Northwestern this summer.

[Photo] Provost Dan Linzer to head private scientific research corporation

June 7, 2017
Football coach Pat Fitzgerald yells during a game. Fitzgerald and men’s basketball coach Chris Collins received contract extensions on Monday, according to reports.

[Photo] Pat Fitzgerald, Chris Collins to receive contract extensions, according to reports

April 24, 2017
Cody Keenan speaks on campus in May about his experience working with former President Barack Obama. Keenan is coming to Northwestern on Tuesday.

[Photo] Former Obama speechwriter Cody Keenan to speak on campus

April 5, 2017
A new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill put Evanston police among the highest black to white search ratios.

[Photo] Study reveals racial discrepancy in Evanston police searches following traffic stops

March 7, 2017
Freshmen participate in March Through the Arch during Wildcat Welcome 2016. A new pre-orientation program aimed at preparing students for the humanities and social sciences will launch this summer.

[Photo] New humanities, social sciences pre-orientation program to come this summer

February 22, 2017
University President Morton Schapiro addresses new students in September. Schapiro released a statement Monday saying Northwestern will not be releasing the immigration status of members of its community.

[Photo] Schapiro: University will not reveal immigration status of students, faculty, staff

January 30, 2017
The Evanston Police Department has pledged to change policy after two contentious arrests, one which gained national attention. Still, some community members say change will be a daunting task.

[Photo] Evanston community grapples with contentious arrests

January 23, 2017
Dererk Pardon boxes out an opponent. The sophomore notched eight blocks in Thursday’s win.

[Photo] Balk: Dererk Pardon will be key for Wildcats in remaining conference slate

January 13, 2017
Isiah Brown and Vic Law celebrate. The duo combined for 34 points in Northwestern's win over Rutgers.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Wildcats overcome slow start to top Rutgers

January 12, 2017
Chris Collins looks on from the sideline. The coach’s position was endowed by NU trustees, the school announced Thursday.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern trustees endow head coaching position

January 5, 2017
Chris Collins coaches from the sideline. Collins will look to lead the Cats past Minnesota on Thursday.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern, Minnesota to meet in pivotal matchup

January 4, 2017
Anthony Walker (18) chases a ball-carrier during Northwestern's win over Eastern Illinois. The sophomore linebacker recorded seven tackles in the game, bringing his season total to a team-leading 17.

[Photo] Football: Anthony Walker announces he will enter NFL Draft

December 30, 2016
Nathan Taphorn attempts a layup between two defenders. The senior forward scored a career-best 18 points against New Orleans.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Taphorn shines as Wildcats shut down New Orleans

December 12, 2016
University President Morton Schapiro addresses new students in September. In 2014, Schapiro's annual salary was $2.35 million, according to a report from the Chronicle of Higher Education.

[Photo] University President Morton Schapiro among nation’s highest-paid college presidents

December 9, 2016
Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl speaks during a town hall meeting. Tisdahl urged aldermen to reaffirm Evanston's status as a sanctuary city after the election of Donald Trump earlier this month.

[Photo] Evanston introduces ordinance barring police from asking immigration status

November 30, 2016
Gavin Skelly corrals a ballhandler. Skelly put up a career-high 15 points and six assists with no turnovers to help lift the Wildcats over Bryant on Friday.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Gavin Skelly’s playmaking helps Northwestern shred Bryant’s zone defense

November 25, 2016
Godwin Igwebuike dives for a tackle. The junior safety leads the Wildcats in tackles with 95.

[Photo] Football: For Northwestern, rivalry game with Illinois becomes one-game playoff

November 21, 2016
Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl speaks during a town hall meeting earlier this year. This week, Tisdahl and city manager Wally Bobkiewicz called for City Council members to reaffirm Evanston’s support for immigrant rights.

[Photo] City officials discuss expanding protections for undocumented immigrants in wake of Trump election

November 16, 2016
The Evanston Police Department is about 33 percent larger than police departments from cities with similar populations. Carolyn Murray, a gun control advocate, worried Evanston Police may be overstaffed.

[Photo] Evanston Police Department employs 33 percent more officers than other cities its size

October 31, 2016
Students participate in March Through the Arch in September. Black students expressed disappointment with the lack of diversity in Wildcat Welcome and pre-orientation programs.

[Photo] Students discuss challenges of being black during Wildcat Welcome, pre-orientation programs

October 18, 2016
Political science Prof. Jacqueline Stevens speaks at a campus event last winter. A Faculty Senate committee ruled last month that it could not make a decision on Stevens' appeal of her involuntary leave.

[Photo] Faculty Senate committee finds it ‘impossible’ to act on Prof. Jacqueline Stevens’ appeal of involuntary leave

October 13, 2016
Coach Pat Fitzgerald looks up during Northwestern’s Oct. 1 game at Iowa. The team's football handbook rules were previously "overbroad," according to a September NLRB advice memo.

[Photo] Football: National Labor Relations Board attorney describes Northwestern athletes as ‘employees’ in memo

October 12, 2016
Maddie Slater spikes the ball. The senior middle blocker is fourth on the Wildcats in kills ahead of a home matchup with Iowa on Saturday.

[Photo] Volleyball: Iowa clobbers Northwestern as Wildcats lose fifth straight

October 2, 2016
Maddie Slater spikes the ball. The senior middle blocker is fourth on the Wildcats in kills ahead of a home matchup with Iowa on Saturday.

[Photo] Volleyball: Northwestern looks to end poor conference start in home match against Iowa

September 29, 2016
Clayton Thorson passes the ball. The sophomore quarterback is on pace to throw 408 passes in 2016.

[Photo] Football: Northwestern’s offense becoming more pass-oriented

September 22, 2016
Godwin Igwebuike holds the ball in the air. The junior safety leads the Wildcats with four pass breakups.

[Photo] Football: Injury-depleted secondary still stars for Northwestern’s defense

September 23, 2016
Political science Prof. Jacqueline Stevens speaks at a campus event last winter. The University lifted Stevens' ban from campus on Monday.

[Photo] University drops campus ban on political science Prof. Jacqueline Stevens

September 21, 2016
University President Morton Schapiro addresses new students during March Through the Arch on Sept. 13. Schapiro spoke to new students on Monday at Welsh-Ryan Arena, condemning critics of safe spaces and trigger warnings.

[Photo] Schapiro to freshmen: People criticizing safe spaces ‘drives me nuts’

September 20, 2016
Robbie White dives to his left for the save. The Cats host DePaul on Wednesday.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Wildcats look for first victory of month against DePaul

September 20, 2016
George R.R. Martin talks with the audience about his fantasy series, “A Song of Ice and Fire,” during a Q&A at Cahn Auditorium in November. “Game of Thrones,” which is based on his series, won three Emmys on Sunday, bringing the show’s total to 38 wins.

[Photo] Northwestern alumni dominate Emmys, break records

September 18, 2016
Pat Fitzgerald shouts during Northwestern’s game against Illinois State. If the Wildcats fall to Duke, it will be their first 0-3 start since 1992.

[Photo] Football: Writers Ruminate on Northwestern’s 0-2 start

September 15, 2016
Political science Prof. Jacqueline Stevens speaks at a campus event last winter. Stevens wrote in a recent blog post that the University banned her from campus based on reports from faculty that she poses a “risk to campus safety.”

[Photo] Political science professor Jacqueline Stevens says she was banned from Northwestern’s campus

September 2, 2016
Elo Ozumba challenges the goalie for the ball. The junior forward had two shots on goal and helped Northwestern to a 2-1 victory in its season-opening game against Florida Gulf Coast.

[Photo] Men’s Soccer: Northwestern opens season, and renovated stadium, with win over Florida Gulf Coast

August 29, 2016
Provost Dan Linzer speaks at Sargent Hall in March. Linzer will step down as provost at the end of the 2016-17 academic year.

[Photo] Linzer to step down as provost after 2016-17 academic year

June 13, 2016
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[Photo] End of Year Sports Awards

May 27, 2016
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[Photo] Curtain Call: After five years, Tre Demps leaves behind foundation for Northwestern’s future

May 26, 2016
Joey Calistri readies to cross the ball. Following his senior season, the forward signed a contract with MLS’s Chicago Fire and is working to make a name as a professional.

[Photo] Curtain Call: Former Northwestern star Joey Calistri finding footing in MLS

April 26, 2016
The 44-year-old location of Dave’s Italian Kitchen closed April 11. Owner Dave Glatt announced Monday the expected opening of a new Italian restaurant on Noyes Street in May.

[Photo] Dave’s Italian Kitchen owner announces new location slated to open in late May

April 25, 2016
SESP junior Christina Cilento (left) and McCormick junior Macs Vinson speak to students during a campaign event.

[Photo] ASG election commission rules Cilento, Vinson violated election guidelines by receiving leaked voting margin

April 18, 2016
Aldermen hold a City Council meeting. These officials may receive boosts to their salaries, depending on the findings of the Mayor’s Compensations Committee.

[Photo] City Council may get salary raises in 2017

April 4, 2016
Farmhouse Evanston started a new mac and cheese take-out restaurant out of their kitchen, known as a ghost kitchen.

[Photo] Best Place for Dinner with the Family: Farmhouse

February 24, 2016
Maggie Lyon dribbles up the court. The senior will be playing her final regular season game at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Tuesday night.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Wildcats seeking consistency, momentum as Big Ten Tournament approaches

February 22, 2016
Strong Kirchheimer (right) celebrates with a teammate. The junior will look to help lead Northwestern on Saturday when it will play its first home match in more than two weeks against Kentucky.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: No. 21 Northwestern seeks homecourt boost against Kentucky

February 11, 2016
Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah fights with a defender for the ball. The freshman tied her career-high in rebounds against Minnesota with 16.

[Photo] Women’s Basketball: Wildcats looking to finish strong at Rutgers

February 9, 2016
Sam Shropshire reaches for a volley. The junior won both his singles and doubles matches last weekend against Duke.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern looking to stay consistent against tough teams

February 4, 2016
Strong Kirchheimer pumps his fist. The junior is ranked No. 55 in the nation heading into this weekend’s matches.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern fighting hard in toughest stretch of its season

January 28, 2016
Sam Shropshire returns the ball with a volley. The junior lost in straight sets during his singles match against Illinois on Saturday.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern fails to clinch berth in National Indoor Championships

January 25, 2016
Scottie Lindsey attempts to block a pass. The Wildcats’ defense will need to be in top form this weekend against a great Indiana offense.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Defense critical to Northwestern’s chance to upset Indiana

January 21, 2016
Strong Kirchheimer chest bumps his doubles partner. Kirchheimer had a solid performance on Sunday, winning all of his singles and doubles matches.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis: Northwestern sweeps weekend doubleheader

January 18, 2016
Sumun L. Pendakur (Weinberg ’98) speaks during the May celebration of the 20th anniversary of the student hunger strike that led to the creation of Northwestern’s Asian American Studies Program. Weinberg faculty met Wednesday night to read the Asian American Studies major proposal, the first step in having it established.

[Photo] After 20 years in the making, faculty submits proposal for Asian American Studies major

January 15, 2016
Thanas Kountroubis furiously races to the other wall. The freshman is one of three Wildcats that compete in breaststroke events.

[Photo] Men’s Swimming: Wildcats face Notre Dame in first meet of past few months

January 15, 2016
Dererk Pardon dunks the basketball. The freshman center helped key one of Northwestern’s early Big Ten games against Nebraska, setting his own personal records of 28 points.

[Photo] Men’s Basketball: Northwestern looking for rhythm following two record-setting performances

January 14, 2016
The Class of 2019 shows purple pride in Deering Meadow during Wildcat Welcome. The university broke its previous record for the highest number of applications received this year, drawing 35,034 first-year applications for the Class of 2020.

[Photo] Task force recommends Northwestern begin academic year in August, still maintain quarter system

January 11, 2016
The Evanston Police Department just finished its annual 16-day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, during which they only issued two DUI tickets. As of Jan. 1, DUI offenders will now have the option of having a breathalyzer installed in their vehicles in lieu of a 30-day driving suspension.

[Photo] New Illinois law allows first-time DUI offenders to drive during 30-day suspension period

January 7, 2016
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[Photo] Football: Photos of the year

January 1, 2016
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[Photo] Football: Northwestern’s MVP and other year-end awards

December 30, 2015
New students participate in the March Through the Arch tradition during Wildcat Welcome. Northwestern accepted 1,061 students to the class of 2020 through Early Decision on Monday night.

[Photo] Northwestern fills more than 50 percent of the class of 2020 through Early Decision

December 15, 2015
Anthony Walker chases down an Eastern Illinois player earlier this season. The sophomore linebacker terrorized opponent backfields, totaling 19.5 tackles for loss in his first full season as a starter.

[Photo] Football: Anthony Walker named first-team All-Big Ten

November 30, 2015
Evanston Police Department is planning to introduce a new diversity training curriculum for its officers with a focus on specific community needs. The year-long program will debut this spring.

[Photo] Evanston police plan community-specific diversity training for officers

November 22, 2015
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