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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


Person in custody in fatal shooting in west Evanston

December 12, 2013

Police said this evening they have identified a person of interest in connection with the shooting death of an Evanston man. Evanston Police Cmdr. Jay Parrott confirmed an earlier report that police...

Evanston police arrest parolee with 500 grams of marijuana

May 29, 2013

Evanston police said they arrested a 36-year-old parolee Wednesday morning after investigators found 500 grams of marijuana in his house. Marcus R. Johnson, of the 1100 block of Sherman Avenue, faces...

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...

Cook County jail nears capacity

April 21, 2013

As the Cook County Department of Corrections nears 100 percent capacity, county officials are trying to raise public awareness of the issue and its potential consequences. The high jail population is...

Blotter: March 5

March 4, 2013

Man with outstanding warrants arrested after allegedly stealing vodka Evanston Police arrested a 32-year-old man after he allegedly stole a bottle of vodka from the Dempster Street Dominick's on Wednesday...

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