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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


Two parked Evanston police cars. Evanston Police Department revived its Explorer Program, which is meant to groom the next generation of officers.

Evanston Police Department launches Explorer Program after 30 years inactive

January 19, 2018

Evanston Police Department revived its Explorer Program after 30 years and aims to give high school students hands-on opportunities to learn about careers in law enforcement. The program — which...

The intersection of Church Street and Orrington Avenue in the first ward. Residents of the first ward would like to see an ordinance that would be more strict on panhandling.

City officials look to introduce amendments to Evanston’s panhandling ordinance

January 12, 2018

City officials are looking to revise current guidelines on panhandling in Evanston due to an increase in resident concerns over the practice. City manager Wally Bobkiewicz said city staff will likely...

Officer Enjoli Daley talks during the information session for the new Police Explorer Program. After 30 years of inactivity in Evanston, the program will prepare youth for careers in law enforcement.

Evanston Police Department revives mentorship program after nearly 30 years

November 17, 2017

Two generations before 15-year-old Kyla Guzman walked into the Evanston Fire Department Headquarters on Thursday evening, her grandfather worked as a police officer in Chicago, she said. Now, Kyla Guzman...

Wesley Woodson

Evanston man guilty on all counts in murder of Dajae Coleman

September 15, 2017

A local man was found guilty on all counts in the murder trial of 14-year-old Dajae Coleman on Friday, nearly five years after the Evanston Township High School freshman was shot on his way home. A...

An Evanston police vehicle. The police department's pilot body camera program has been effective this summer, deputy chief Jay Parrott said.

EPD gives tutorial, touts success of new body camera program

July 24, 2017

The Evanston Police Department presented early results of its body camera pilot program Monday, showcasing videos, testimonies and a sample camera. The program, which equipped 11 officers with body...

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