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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


Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) at a meeting. Fiske agreed that the proposed panhandling ordinance needed reform.

Aldermen delay action on proposed additional panhandling regulations

March 6, 2018

Aldermen delayed action on proposed additional regulations for panhandling at Monday’s Human Services Committee meeting, citing a need for further discussion of the issue. The proposed ordinance would...

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...

A panhandler sits outside of CVS pharmacy, 1711 Sherman Ave. Reports of aggressive requests for money have increased in the last six weeks.

Downtown Evanston sees increase in aggressive panhandling

January 12, 2014

Aggressive panhandling incidents in downtown Evanston have increased over the last six weeks, culminating in a rare physical arrest at the end of December. “It’s an all-year concern, but panhandling...

Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington (left) listens while Cmdr. Jay Parrott (right) talks to residents during Wednesday's crime beat meeting focusing on wards one, three, four and seven.

Evanston Police talk social media, crime prevention with residents

April 17, 2013

The Evanston Police Department discussed panhandling, crime prevention tactics and Text-a-Tip with about 30 residents during its first community beat meeting of the year Wednesday night. Cmdr. Jay Parrott...

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