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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


Sam’s Club recognizes Evanston police officer who saved young boy

April 9, 2014

An Evanston police officer has been honored again for rescuing a young boy from the Des Plaines River while off duty, a heroic act that has earned him accolades from the Chicago area to the nation's capital. The...

Evanston Police officer Sean O'Brien and his girlfriend Mallory Navarra pose for photos outside the city council chamber at a March ceremony. O'Brien was given the Illinois Department of Public Health's Hero Award on Wednesday.

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn gives Hero Award to Evanston cop

May 22, 2013

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Wednesday honored an Evanston police officer who dove into the Des Plaines River and rescued a 7-year-old boy while off duty. Officer Sean O'Brien was given the state health...

Evanston Police officer Sean O'Brien and his girlfriend Mallory Navarra pose for photos outside the city council chamber. Evanston officials recognized O'Brien on Monday night for pulling a young child out of the Des Plaines River while off-duty last week.

Evanston mayor, police chief praise off-duty officer who rescued young boy

March 11, 2013

Evanston officials tonight commended an off-duty police officer who pulled a young child out of the Des Plaines River last week. During a brief ceremony before the weekly meeting of Evanston aldermen,...

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