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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


An illustrated gray drone with “EPD” written on the bottom in black letters, above a green-blue background.

A year after purchase, questions linger around purpose of Evanston’s unused police and fire drone

May 6, 2021

Evanston Police Department’s aerial fleet is unassuming: a single four-rotor drone, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. While small, the drone makes up the entirety of an Unmanned Aerial...

Then-deputy chief Paul Polep poses in full uniform for a portrait photo, in front of a blue background and an American flag.

Paul Polep sworn in as permanent fire chief during first hybrid City Council

April 12, 2021

Paul Polep was sworn in as the permanent chief of Evanston Fire Department during Monday’s City Council meeting, concluding his three-month tenure as interim chief. Polep was selected as interim chief...

A CTA train pulls away from the station. Several individuals stand on the elevated platform in the daylight waiting for a train.

Teen fatally struck by CTA Yellow Line train

March 27, 2021

A teenage boy was struck and killed by a Chicago Transit Authority Yellow Line train near the Howard Street stop Friday morning. The boy, who is believed to be a 14-year-old Chicago resident, was hit...

The community fridge lying on its side. Foam insulation appears to be strewn across the ground and food packages are bust open, with their contents scattered on the grass. A black fence is bent and lying on its side.

Organizers look to rebuild after EFBL community fridge is destroyed

March 21, 2021

Just days before the Evanston Fight for Black Lives community fridge was set to open to the public, the fridge was destroyed in a car accident. Fridge organizers are working with the community and raising...

EPD vehicles. EPD and EFD responded to a triple shooting Friday that left two men dead and one with non-life threatening injuries.

Two dead, one injured in triple shooting near Evanston Township High School

March 12, 2021

A triple shooting about a block north of Evanston Township High School left two men dead and one man with non-life threatening injuries Friday around noon, according to a Friday Evanston Police Department...

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