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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


Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington announces an increase in police presence in the west end as a result of recent gun violence. More than 100 people gathered at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center on Thursday to discuss the increase in violence.

Evanston police, community members discuss recent gun violence

May 16, 2013

Evanston police announced Thursday they will increase their presence in west Evanston due to recent gun violence. More than 100 people gathered in a packed room at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center,...

Dan Anthon and Carolyn Murray discuss gun violence at a panel at Curt's Cafe on Wednesday evening. The discussion covered the impact of guns on the community and movements to end the violence.

Looking to begin broader dialogue, Evanston community members discuss gun violence

May 15, 2013

Participants in a Wednesday panel on gun violence started a community discussion they hope will lead to a citywide movement by June. About 20 people gathered at Curt’s Cafe, 2922 Central St., to discuss...

Evanston resident Cathy Key flyers in the 1800 block of Brown Street, where Evanston teenager Justin Murray was shot dead in November. Key and other Evanston residents volunteered Saturday with Cook County Crime Stoppers to gather information for the ongoing investigation into Murray's death.

Evanston police respond to community pressure to decrease violence, increase communication

April 29, 2013

In the face of increasing community pressure, the Evanston Police Department is ramping up its efforts to address gun violence and unsolved homicides in the city. The most recent in a string of new...

President Barack Obama speaks Friday at Chicago's Hyde Park Academy. Obama stressed the importance of strong families as a component of reducing gun violence in America.

President Obama visits Chicago, addresses gun violence with calls for economic and community growth

February 16, 2013

CHICAGO — President Barack Obama returned to his South Side roots Friday, calling economic opportunity and community development crucial in keeping children safe from gun violence. After much cheering,...

Watters: Northwestern campus too quiet about gun violence in Chicago

Watters: Northwestern campus too quiet about gun violence in Chicago

February 5, 2013

To say that Chicago is a city plagued by violence would be an understatement. Furthermore, to say that Northwestern students don’t all know about the mass amounts of violence, specifically perpetrated...

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