Illinois State Police

Evanston man arrested with loaded handgun in possession

February 27, 2019

Evanston Police Department officers arrested a man in possession of a loaded handgun last Thursday. The EPD received an anonymous call reporting a possibly armed man in the 2400 block of Main Street....

Evanston residents join protestors at Dan Ryan shutdown, call for gun reform

July 10, 2018

Evanston residents joined protesters from across Chicago in blocking the Dan Ryan Expressway Saturday to call attention to gun violence, crime and other issues affecting neighborhoods in the city. Thousands...

Rauner aims to combat hate crimes, anti-Semitic attacks in Illinois

April 11, 2017

In light of the recent nationwide attacks on Jewish community centers, synagogues and cemeteries, Gov. Bruce Rauner unveiled new plans last month to combat hate crimes across the state. Rauner announced...

Gov. Bruce Rauner announces new steps to curb hate crimes

April 10, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner announced new developments in a plan to fight against hate crimes in Illinois by improving law enforcement training at a press conference Monday. Rauner highlighted a new partnership...

Evanston woman charged with felony for deathly substance threat

September 29, 2016

A 28-year-old Evanston woman was charged with a felony after she allegedly mailed an envelope to the Illinois State Tollway Authority containing a granular substance. Authorities with the Federal...

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