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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Updated: Evanston issues heat advisory, opens cooling sites

July 17, 2013

The Evanston Health Department declared a heat advisory this afternoon, citing a heat index that could reach 105 degrees Thursday and Friday. The city opened eight public cooling centers in response...

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

Evanston police are expanding their on-the-ground presence and community outreach efforts amid growing unease over the city's gun violence, especially on the west side. Shots fired last week near Evanston...

Evanston family remembers fatal shooting victim Blake Ross

May 20, 2013

A few months ago, Blake Ross changed his niece’s diaper for the first time. His sister, Samantha Miles, remembered it with a smile. “He did a good job,” she said laughing. Miles said her...

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

Evanston police announced Thursday they will increase their presence in west Evanston due to recent gun violence. More than 100 people gathered in a packed room at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center,...

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

May 15, 2013

Police say an Evanston man killed Sunday on the South Side of Chicago may have been the intended target of a shooting last week in west Evanston. Blake Ross, 20, was shot dead Sunday in the 2800 block...

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