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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

Police blotter: Criminal damage to vehicle on Lake Street

November 1, 2016

Officers are investigating a case of criminal damage to a vehicle in west Evanston that occurred between Sunday evening and Monday morning.   A 65-year-old Evanston woman parked a gray Chrysler sedan...

The Evanston Police Department is about 33 percent larger than police departments from cities with similar populations. Carolyn Murray, a gun control advocate, worried Evanston Police may be overstaffed.

Evanston Police Department employs 33 percent more officers than other cities its size

November 1, 2016

The Evanston Police Department employs about 33 percent more officers than departments of cities with similar populations, FBI statistics show. Cities with populations between 50,000 and 100,000 people...

Police Blotter: Northwestern student charged with retail theft

October 31, 2016

A Northwestern student was caught stealing a hooded jacket from The North Face on Sherman Avenue on Wednesday. The woman went into a dressing room with three items, but only came out with two, Evanston...

Police Blotter: Gunshots reported on Ridge Avenue

October 27, 2016

Police investigated reported gunshots on Ridge Avenue early Thursday morning. Officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Ridge Avenue at about 12:45 a.m. after an anonymous caller reported that...

Police blotter: Hair extensions stolen from Howard Beauty Supplies

October 26, 2016

Police are investigating a case of retail theft at a beauty salon in south Evanston on Tuesday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to Howard Beauty Supply, in the 1100 block of Howard Street at about...

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