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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 Fire Department rescues swimmer from Lake Michigan

September 20, 2018

The Evanston Fire Department rescued a swimmer in distress Thursday morning who remains in critical condition, according to a news release. EFD was dispatched to a home at 8:46 a.m, in the 2700 block...

Evanston Police Department investigate a head-on collision on Monday night. At roughly 7:30 p.m., the Audi in the photo collided with a vehicle, occupied by an elderly woman, causing her multiple injuries, Evanston police Communications Coordinator Perry Polinski said.

Elderly woman injured in head-on collision on Dempster

June 5, 2018

Two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision near the intersection of Dempster Street and Fowler Avenue early Monday evening. Evanston police are following up on the crash investigation, but Evanston...

EPD investigating arson after structure fire at Rice Education Center

May 29, 2018

The Evanston Police Department is investigating reports of arson after a fire broke out at Rice Education Center on Sunday night. The Evanston Fire Department called EPD to the building in the 1100...

A firefighter participates in first responder training. Evanston Fire Department promoted three individuals Tuesday.

EFD promotes three to various positions

May 22, 2018

Evanston Fire Department promoted three individuals to various positions on Tuesday. Captain Emanuel Perrino, a 27-year veteran of the department, was promoted to shift chief, according to a Tuesday...

An EFD division chief walks through the Subway restaurant as the sprinkler system is running. The source of the fire is believed to be from the machine at the front of the restaurant.

Electrical fire in Subway suppressed by sprinkler system, EFD action

May 20, 2018

A machine caught on fire Saturday afternoon in a Subway restaurant in the 1900 block of Dempster Street, causing some damage but no reported injuries. Fire companies arrived at the restaurant around...

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