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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


Construction worker Michael Kerr, left, died exactly one year ago while working on Northwestern’s new Music and Communication Building after a crane knocked a beam from the sixth floor of the building.

One year later, questions surround construction worker’s death on campus

May 15, 2014

A year after a falling beam fatally hit an iron worker on campus, questions remain about what went wrong and how the accident could have been prevented as construction continues on the lakefront. Michael...

Evanston man starts 33-year sentence in 2011 shooting

May 14, 2014

An Evanston man has begun serving a 33-year sentence for attempted first-degree murder, among other felony charges, according to prison records. Anthony Conorquie, 20, received the sentence after he...

Blotter: April 16

April 15, 2014

Evanston woman charged with driving under the influence after crash A 64-year-old woman was arrested in connection with driving under the influence and numerous traffic violations after a crash in north...

Skokie man shot in west Evanston on Sunday afternoon

January 27, 2014

A Skokie man was shot Sunday afternoon in west Evanston, just a few blocks from Evanston Township High School. The man was shot in the ankle in what police believe is a drug-related incident. The 25-year-old...

Updated: Evanston police fatally shoot suspected bank robber

December 17, 2013

Police shot and killed an Evanston resident and suspected bank robber Monday afternoon in downtown Evanston, officials said. Police identified the man Tuesday as Kevin Ross, 29. Officers responded...

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