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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


Evanston community marches for ‘season of peace’

June 23, 2013

The Evanston community marched against gun violence Saturday as police roll out a new strategy for the summer and City Council prepares to debate an assault weapons ban. More than 100 people showed...

'The Reporters': Week of May 11

‘The Reporters’: Week of May 11

May 18, 2013

In this week's episode of "The Reporters," Evanston journalists speak with Carolyn Murray, the mother of slain Evanston teen Justin Murray. This week's program features Daily assistant City editor Ciara...

Dan Anthon and Carolyn Murray discuss gun violence at a panel at Curt's Cafe on Wednesday evening. The discussion covered the impact of guns on the community and movements to end the violence.

Looking to begin broader dialogue, Evanston community members discuss gun violence

May 15, 2013

Participants in a Wednesday panel on gun violence started a community discussion they hope will lead to a citywide movement by June. About 20 people gathered at Curt’s Cafe, 2922 Central St., to discuss...

Evanston resident Cathy Key flyers in the 1800 block of Brown Street, where Evanston teenager Justin Murray was shot dead in November. Key and other Evanston residents volunteered Saturday with Cook County Crime Stoppers to gather information for the ongoing investigation into Murray's death.

Evanston police respond to community pressure to decrease violence, increase communication

April 29, 2013

In the face of increasing community pressure, the Evanston Police Department is ramping up its efforts to address gun violence and unsolved homicides in the city. The most recent in a string of new...

Carolyn Murray, whose 19-year-old son Justin was shot dead in November, organized a meeting for the Evanston Police and families of homicide victims to discuss unsolved cases in Evanston Thursday night.

Evanston Police promise greater communication with homicide victims’ families

April 25, 2013

Evanston Police Department will take steps to increase communication with families of homicide victims following criticism from some residents, Chief Richard Eddington announced at a community meeting...

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