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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Blotter: May 24

May 23, 2013

Evanston man arrested in connection with aggravated assault Police arrested an Evanston man Saturday and charged him with aggravated assault. The man pointed a gun at a resident early Saturday afternoon...

Blotter: May 23

May 22, 2013

West Evanston garage broken into, gardening equipment stolen An 83-year-old man's garage in west Evanston was broken into Monday, Evanston Police Cmdr. Jay Parrott said. The resident woke up in the...

Evanston Police officer Sean OBrien and his girlfriend Mallory Navarra pose for photos outside the city council chamber at a March ceremony. OBrien was given the Illinois Department of Public Healths Hero Award on Wednesday.

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn gives Hero Award to Evanston cop

May 22, 2013

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Wednesday honored an Evanston police officer who dove into the Des Plaines River and rescued a 7-year-old boy while off duty. Officer Sean O'Brien was given the state health...

Ben Wolf, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, explains to Evanston residents their rights when dealing with police officers. Wolf answered questions Tuesday night following the screening of a film offering tips on the issue.

Citizens’ rights advocacy group hosts film screening, Q&A with attorney

May 21, 2013

Days after the Evanston Police Department announced it will increase its presence in the 5th Ward, an advocacy group hosted an event Tuesday to educate citizens about their rights when encountering officers. The...

Blotter: May 22

May 21, 2013

Possible shootings reported in west Evanston Evanston police received a report of shots fired Sunday afternoon on the city's west side. At 2 p.m., a witness called the police saying a man with a...

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