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The Daily Northwestern

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


Man shot, man stabbed during unusually violent weekend in Evanston

November 11, 2013

A man was shot and another man was stabbed during an unusually violent weekend in Evanston. The three-day period starting Friday also saw two men rob a CTA employee at gunpoint near the Chicago-Evanston...

Blotter: Oct. 14

October 13, 2013

Three bikes stolen from garage Someone stole three bikes from a west Evanston home Thursday morning, according to police.  The thief took three bikes from the unlocked garage of a 44-year-old man's...

Police: Convicted killer among 2 men caught with loaded weapons

July 19, 2013

Police arrested two felons in connection with weapons possession Tuesday afternoon, including a man who was convicted in an Evanston homicide in 2005. Officers spotted 27-year-old Blair Aikens, who...

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

A 16-year-old boy was arrested Thursday afternoon after he tried to get rid of a loaded gun while officers chased him, police said. Members of the Evanston Police Department's Tactical Unit spotted...

Evanston police zero in on west side after shots fired reports

May 7, 2013

Evanston police are paying closer attention to the city's west side after several reports of shots fired in the area since last week. The latest incident happened Tuesday afternoon near the Fleetwood-Jourdain...

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