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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


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...

The fatal shooting of Dajae Coleman, 14, set off a city-wide discussion on gun violence during the fall of 2012. The Evanston Township High School freshman was killed in a case of mistaken identity, according to police.

4 years, hundreds of stories: Best of City

June 19, 2013

1. ‘Brothel law’ strains town-gown trust No one has ever been evicted for violating the city’s so-called "brothel law," a rule barring more than three unrelated individuals for living together,...

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl on Monday night responded to an online petition urging the city to stop the sale of the Harley Clarke Mansion, 2603 Sheridan Road. Tisdahl said the city can no longer afford to maintain the lakefront property.

Tisdahl responds to petition against sale of Harley Clarke Mansion

June 18, 2013

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl on Monday night pushed back against an online petition criticizing the city's decision to sell the Harley Clarke Mansion. At a City Council meeting, Tisdahl had city...

Video: Hewn Bakery opens on Dempster Street

June 16, 2013

Ellen King decided to start Hewn Bakery with her friend Julie Matthei to turn her home baking style — known for its careful attention to shaping dough — into a business. The artisan bread shop,...

Evanston residents paid tribute Saturday to Dajae Coleman, a 14-year-old boy who was killed in the 1500 block of Church Street. "Dae Dae World" is written on a red cloth on a tree near the site of the fatal shooting last fall.

Dajae Coleman Foundation plans youth programs to honor slain Evanston teen

June 15, 2013

Members of the Dajae Coleman Foundation met for the first time Saturday and prepared to launch youth-oriented initiatives in memory of the Evanston teen who was killed last fall. Friends and family...

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