Jacob is a Medill freshman from Columbus, Ohio. This is his first quarter as assistant city editor, and he is currently reporting on education and national politics. You can reach him via Twitter or email.
Jacob Fulton, Assistant City Editor
| Aug 05, 2020 | Blotter: Trespassing arrest, car theft (Story) |
| Aug 04, 2020 | NULJ hosts summer speaker series, discusses current events (Story) |
| Aug 03, 2020 | Diary of a Song: Audax the Damsel on her song “Beads” (Story) |
| Aug 03, 2020 | Solidarity Street: Students take Millennium Park, the Loop calling for an end to university-police contracts (Story) |
| Jul 30, 2020 | D65 officials answer questions about reopening plans, online learning (Story) |
| Jul 27, 2020 | Blotter: Man killed in shooting at Hartrey Avenue (Story) |
| Jul 19, 2020 | Professors call for more flexibility from the University for child care support (Story) |
| Jul 19, 2020 | House of Edwin B. Jourdain Jr., city’s first black alderman, designated new African American heritage site (Story) |
| Jul 15, 2020 | Students form NU4Biden to “mobilize” college voters around former VP (Story) |
| Jul 09, 2020 | Anthropology Prof. Jessica Winegar named next director of Kaplan Institute for the Humanities (Story) |
| Jul 07, 2020 | In second city manager recruitment meeting, residents talk environmental concerns, public accountability (Story) |
| Jun 16, 2020 | Local academics, Evanston officials discuss race and policing in virtual roundtable (Story) |
| Jun 11, 2020 | EPD closes Haven Middle School sexual assault case in May (Story) |
| Jun 11, 2020 | Evanston youth call on City Council to support Black residents (Story) |
| Jun 09, 2020 | City Council approves funding for Dutch Elm Disease Injection Program (Story) |
| Jun 06, 2020 | Evanston police chief responds to death of George Floyd (Story) |
| Jun 04, 2020 | The devil’s in the details: How artists’ smallest choices prove the need for representation in media (Story) |
| May 30, 2020 | Stay-at-home order lifted, Evanston reaches Phase 3 (Story) |
| May 27, 2020 | Sweet Temptations Bake Shop cooks up new ways to serve Evanston during COVID-19 (Story) |
| May 27, 2020 | Blotter: Wallet stolen at Sam’s Club, package stolen from apartment common area (Story) |
| May 25, 2020 | Blotter: Vehicle stolen from Autobarn, man arrested for burglary (Story) |
| May 19, 2020 | Evanston auto lenders indicted on fraud charges (Story) |
| May 14, 2020 | I’ll drink to that: A history of alcohol and temperance in Evanston (Story) |
| May 12, 2020 | ETHS surprises seniors with graduation yard signs (Story) |
| May 11, 2020 | Evanston state of emergency extended to June 8 (Story) |
| May 11, 2020 | City Council allocates $1 million to house homeless (Story) |
| May 11, 2020 | As D65 looks to the fall, parents of at-risk students say there are no good options (Story) |
| May 07, 2020 | Entering the Veepstakes: Sen. Tammy Duckworth floated as Biden’s VP pick (Story) |
| May 06, 2020 | EFD Captain McDonnell retires (Story) |
| May 06, 2020 | Despite significant COVID-19 revenue losses, D65 projects balanced budgets (Story) |
| May 05, 2020 | Brainstorm: Dreaming in COVID-19 (Story) |
| May 04, 2020 | Blotter: Man arrested for battery, money stolen from Amanecer Taco Shop (Story) |
| May 03, 2020 | Blotter: Man arrested for battery (Story) |
| Apr 29, 2020 | Blotter: Man arrested, charged with battery (Story) |
| Apr 28, 2020 | To cut or not to cut?: As quarantine drags on, students turn to at-home hair solutions (Story) |
| Apr 27, 2020 | Woman injured in Howard Street shooting (Story) |
| Apr 26, 2020 | Following standardized test cancellations, Class of 2021 faces uncertain college process (Story) |
| Apr 24, 2020 | Brainstorm: Unmasking the Research Behind COVID-19 (Story) |
| Apr 23, 2020 | Illinois stay-at-home order extended, lawsuit filed against Pritzker (Story) |
| Apr 23, 2020 | D65 board reviews new support policies for LGBTQ+ staff, students (Story) |
| Apr 22, 2020 | Let’s get digital: Northwestern, Evanston arts communities stay connected through online performances, classes (Story) |
| Apr 20, 2020 | D202 board approves contracts for track refurbishments, yearbooks (Story) |
| Apr 19, 2020 | Skokie requires residents wear masks in most public spaces (Story) |
| Apr 17, 2020 | Brainstorm: What Past Pandemics Can Teach Us (Story) |
| Apr 16, 2020 | Hard to Count: The fight to prevent a 2020 undercount amid COVID-19 (Story) |
| Apr 14, 2020 | Planning and Development Committee to propose high rise on Davis Street (Story) |
| Apr 14, 2020 | City Council reallocates funds to loan program for small businesses (Story) |
| Apr 13, 2020 | Blotter: Coats stolen from car on Mulford Street, allergy medication stolen from Jewel Osco (Story) |
| Apr 08, 2020 | As census self-response period opens, local organizations evaluate outreach methods during COVID-19 (Story) |
| Apr 07, 2020 | As COVID-19 shutters libraries statewide, EPL shifts to online programming (Story) |
| Mar 27, 2020 | City Council votes to extend state of emergency until April 13 (Story) |
| Mar 24, 2020 | Building a movement: How two-time Congressional hopeful Marie Newman unseated eight-term incumbent Dan Lipinski (Story) |
| Mar 19, 2020 | City addresses coronavirus cases at Three Crowns Park (Story) |
| Mar 19, 2020 | NorthShore University HealthSystem postpones all non-emergency surgeries (Story) |
| Mar 18, 2020 | City Council passes resolutions, ordinance to support residents during COVID-19 (Story) |
| Mar 15, 2020 | Pritzker announces statewide K-12 school closures until end of March (Story) |
| Mar 12, 2020 | EPL cancels programming through the end of April, but plans to remain open (Story) |
| Mar 11, 2020 | City postpones State of the City Luncheon, Robert Crown Open House due to novel coronavirus (Story) |
| Mar 09, 2020 | Fire at The Park Evanston contained to one apartment (Story) |
| Mar 06, 2020 | Child Opportunity Index quantifies disparities in Evanston wards (Story) |
| Mar 05, 2020 | The rise and fall of the RompHim: How a viral sensation was born and the reason it came to an end (Story) |
| Mar 04, 2020 | Board of Ethics reviews jurisdictions of complaints against mayor, alderman (Story) |
| Mar 04, 2020 | Editor Emma Edmund explains history of Fossil Free NU, divestment (Story) |
| Mar 02, 2020 | Blotter: Man arrested in road rage incident involving firearm (Story) |
| Mar 01, 2020 | Citizens Network of Protection discusses possible police oversight methods (Story) |
| Mar 01, 2020 | Third annual ImproveNU awards top grant to H2Aware for water conservation (Story) |
| Feb 27, 2020 | As Custer Fair leaves Evanston, local businesses look to fill the void (Story) |
| Feb 27, 2020 | Blotter: Wallet stolen at Cupitol, sign stolen from lighthouse garden (Story) |
| Feb 27, 2020 | Request for Proposal period for Harley Clarke Mansion ends (Story) |
| Feb 27, 2020 | Evanston Man, Evanston Woman to merge into Evanston Magazine (Story) |
| Feb 25, 2020 | North Cook Principal of the Year brings equity work, support to Oakton Elementary (Story) |
| Feb 24, 2020 | City seeks local restaurants to partner with Robert Crown Community Center (Story) |
| Feb 23, 2020 | Resident files lawsuit against Cook, EPD after Snapchat posts (Story) |
| Feb 23, 2020 | Special Olympics Super Plunge raises money, awareness on the shores of Lake Michigan (Story) |
| Feb 22, 2020 | Evanston police chief apologizes for posting mugshots, other confidential information on Snapchat (Story) |
| Feb 18, 2020 | Jeremy Gilbert talks Washington Post, media engagement strategies (Story) |
| Feb 17, 2020 | Evanston community members analyze impacts of endorsements on Democratic primary (Story) |
| Feb 13, 2020 | City appoints new corporation counsel, city attorney (Story) |
| Feb 12, 2020 | Commonwealth Running Company prepares to open in Evanston (Story) |
| Feb 11, 2020 | Blotter: Chicago man arrested for battery, vehicle damaged using sugar water (Story) |
| Feb 11, 2020 | The Ripple: DPOE members, state representatives endorse presidential candidates (Story) |
| Feb 10, 2020 | DPOE holds ranked choice voting session for presidential, local candidates (Story) |
| Feb 07, 2020 | Schakowsky condemns Senate acquittal votes (Story) |
| Feb 06, 2020 | FX anthology show Fargo films in Evanston (Story) |
| Feb 06, 2020 | Evanston restaurants participate in Chicago Restaurant Week (Story) |
| Feb 05, 2020 | Blotter: Woman arrested for battery, man arrested for retail theft (Story) |
| Feb 04, 2020 | ASG signs Big Ten resolution in support of divestment (Story) |
| Feb 04, 2020 | ETHS students hold voter registration drives at basketball games (Story) |
| Feb 04, 2020 | Crime up 10 percent in Evanston, violent crime decreases (Story) |
| Feb 03, 2020 | Robert Crown Community Center nears completion (Story) |
| Feb 02, 2020 | Evanston residents embroider quilt memorializing transgender individuals who died in 2019 (Story) |
| Jan 30, 2020 | Kim Foxx speaks at event about community safety, restorative justice (Story) |
| Jan 29, 2020 | As EPL explores relocation of CAMS branch, residents express concerns (Story) |
| Jan 29, 2020 | Evanston residents travel out of state to impact elections (Story) |
| Jan 27, 2020 | Blotter: Change and pendant stolen from Ford Fusion; vehicle ransacked, passenger door left open (Story) |
| Jan 22, 2020 | Blotter: Playstation 4 stolen from house, Trek bicycle stolen from garage (Story) |
| Jan 21, 2020 | Blotter: Man charged with battery, items stolen from Choice Beauty Supply (Story) |
| Jan 20, 2020 | Evanston residents attend 2020 Chicago Women’s March (Story) |
| Jan 16, 2020 | Evanston residents propose new solution to Welsh-Ryan parking issue (Story) |
| Jan 14, 2020 | District 202 board presents Popular Annual Financial Report (Story) |
| Jan 13, 2020 | Blotter: Power tools stolen, man charged with unlawful possession (Story) |
| Jan 12, 2020 | EPL holds STI screenings with Howard Brown, Health and Human Services Department (Story) |
| Jan 12, 2020 | Blotter: Man arrested for aggravated assault, battery in two separate occurrences (Story) |
| Jan 12, 2020 | EPL starts a new chapter with Read 2020 monthly challenge (Story) |
| Jan 09, 2020 | Indivisible Evanston protests Trump, military action in Middle East (Story) |
| Jan 07, 2020 | City reinstates free Sunday parking (Story) |
| Jan 06, 2020 | Schakowsky opposes Iran military strike, escalation of conflict in public statement (Story) |
| Jan 06, 2020 | Pritzker to implement plans to improve state in 2020 (Story) |
| Dec 03, 2019 | Social service organizations stay consistent through budget cuts (Story) |
| Nov 21, 2019 | Evanston Democrats contribute to campaigns for 2020 primary (Story) |
| Nov 20, 2019 | EPL presents $9.5 million revenue budget for 2020 (Story) |
| Nov 19, 2019 | Evanston residents call for climate action at City-School Liaison Committee meeting (Story) |
| Nov 15, 2019 | Evanston residents speak out against hosting professional events at Welsh-Ryan Arena (Story) |
| Nov 10, 2019 | Evanston Public Library hosts Drag Storytime (Story) |
| Nov 07, 2019 | The Link officially opens its doors with grand-opening (Story) |
| Nov 06, 2019 | Groups present possible uses for Harley Clarke Mansion (Story) |
| Nov 03, 2019 | Mitchell Museum of the American Indian recognizes three Native American activists (Story) |
| Oct 30, 2019 | Imagine U brings ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’ to life (Story) |
| Oct 29, 2019 | Blotter: Two bicycles stolen from garage, Masi brand bike stolen from intersection of Maple and Garnett (Story) |
| Oct 22, 2019 | MSNBC contributor, local activist push voter turnout in 2020 (Story) |
| Oct 22, 2019 | Student groups host open mic event in support of undocumented immigrants (Story) |
| Oct 21, 2019 | Evanston’s Democratic Party discusses climate change education (Story) |
| Oct 17, 2019 | Evanston Public Library Board of Trustees votes to extend lease on Chicago Avenue location (Story) |
| Oct 09, 2019 | Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center features Korean artist Sub Soo Lim (Story) |
| Oct 08, 2019 | ‘Undesign the Redline’ exhibit brings discussion series on equity to Evanston (Story) |
| Sep 30, 2019 | Author talks about chronicling Syrian documentary filmmakers at Evanston Public Library (Story) |