A recent spike in registered gun ownership throughout Illinois is likely present in Evanston, Evanston police chief Richard Eddington said. There are no locations in Evanston where people can buy guns,...

Cook County has convened a new gun violence task force directed at recommending realistic policies on gun violence reduction. The first meeting, on Tuesday, was focused on data sharing between law enforcement...

Evanston police will be cracking down on drivers and passengers this week who fail to wear their seat belt for a statewide “Click It or Ticket” campaign, the city announced. The Illinois Department...

The Evanston Police Department is working with two state organizations and hundreds of local law enforcement agencies for a campaign to strongly enforce seat belt laws, particularly on Memorial Day weekend. EPD Cmdr....

Police arrest third man in connection with sexual assault of woman A 20-year-old Evanston resident was arrested on a warrant early Sunday morning in connection with sexually assaulting a woman who has...