Skip to Main Content
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


The Follow-up: Oct. 13

October 13, 2013

Listen to editors from The Daily Northwestern weigh in on the week's biggest stories. This week: Homecoming, gun violence around town and the University's new hazing policy.

Police: Convicted killer among 2 men caught with loaded weapons

July 19, 2013

Police arrested two felons in connection with weapons possession Tuesday afternoon, including a man who was convicted in an Evanston homicide in 2005. Officers spotted 27-year-old Blair Aikens, who...

Updated: Evanston woman shot near ETHS

July 18, 2013

A 21-year-old woman was shot early this morning near Evanston Township High School, police said. The Evanston woman was shot in the right leg at about 2:40 a.m. in an alley in the 1700 block of Darrow...

A group of 20 Evanston teens and children walk into the chamber wearing hooded sweatshirts at Monday's City Council meeting. The young people were organized in protest of George Zimmerman’s acquittal in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.

Photo gallery: Assault weapons ban debate

July 17, 2013

Evanston aldermen unanimously approved an assault weapons ban Monday night, just six days after Illinois enacted the last concealed-carry law in the country. Although the state legislation contains...

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl listens to residents debate a proposed ban on assault weapons at Monday's City Council meeting. Aldermen unanimously voted for the ban, which went immediately went into effect.

Evanston aldermen approve assault weapons ban as state deadline nears

July 16, 2013

Evanston aldermen unanimously approved an assault weapons ban Monday night, just six days after Illinois enacted the last concealed-carry law in the country. Although the state legislation contains...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
gun violence