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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

A chart with purple columns for each year from 2017-2022 shows an upward trend in gunshot victims in Evanston. In 2017, five people were shot. In 2018, eight people were shot. In 2019, nine people were shot. In 2020, 10 people were shot. In 2021, 14 people were shot. In 2022, 11 people were shot.

Local activists call for transparency, action in wake of gun violence study

February 13, 2023

Content warning: This article contains mentions of gun violence. Everytown for Gun Safety’s January report traced guns recovered by police from 2017 to 2021 among top manufacturers in 31 cities —...

EPD finds no credible threat after Chute Middle School handgun investigation

February 9, 2023

Content warning: This article contains discussions of guns. Evanston Police Department determined the student displaying a handgun to other students Feb. 6 at Chute Middle School posed “no credible...

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After 988’s launch, advocates say local mental health response systems still have a ways to go

February 9, 2023

Before the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline launched nationally last July, experts often dubbed it 911 for mental health crises: a short, easy-to-remember emergency number that any person could phone. Seven...

The Evanston Police and Fire Departments’ gray training drone is flown by a firefighter in front of EFD headquarters.

Three years after purchase, Evanston’s drone program remains on the ground

February 8, 2023

In 2020, the Evanston Police and Fire Departments jointly purchased a drone capable of thermal image-enhanced search and rescue and crowd management, among other functions. The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle...

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EPD, faith leaders discuss local policing after Tyre Nichols’ death

February 7, 2023

Content warning: This article discusses police brutality, racism and death. Evanston Police Department officers and local faith leaders spoke about improving police relations with the community during...

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