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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


The Evanston Fire Department. The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Union concluded new contract negotiations this past Tuesday.

Fire department investigates Tuesday morning house fire

September 19, 2017

The Evanston Fire Department is investigating the cause of a house fire early Tuesday morning that sent one local firefighter to the hospital for heat exhaustion. At 12:27 a.m., Engine 23 was on its...

Blotter: Man arrested twice Sunday in connection with air rifle possession, public nudity

Blotter: Man arrested twice Sunday in connection with air rifle possession, public nudity

July 31, 2017

An Evanston man was arrested early Sunday morning in west Evanston and then again Sunday afternoon in downtown Evanston for two separate incidents. Police received reports around 12:30 a.m. Sunday that...

Blotter: Man arrested in connection with retail theft at Walgreens

June 20, 2017

A man was arrested in connection with misdemeanor retail theft in south Evanston on Friday afternoon. The 47-year-old man filled up a black bag at the Walgreens on the 600 block of Chicago Avenue and...

Blotter: Des Plaines man arrested in connection with felony aggravated battery

June 16, 2017

A Des Plaines resident was arrested Wednesday night in connection with aggravated battery after inappropriately touching a woman in south Evanston. The woman called the police after the man tried touching...

Dillo Day party shutdowns, citations, hospital transports all down

Dillo Day party shutdowns, citations, hospital transports all down

May 22, 2017

Fifteen people were taken to the hospital for alcohol intoxication and other medical emergencies during Dillo Day this year, down from 28 the previous year, police said. Last year, the number increased...

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