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[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 18, 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 4, 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 29, 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 26, 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 26, 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 12, 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
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