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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


Evanston Police Department is planning to introduce a new diversity training curriculum for its officers with a focus on specific community needs. The year-long program will debut this spring.

Evanston police plan community-specific diversity training for officers

November 22, 2015

Evanston Police Department is developing a new curriculum for its diversity and inclusion program amid continuing tensions between police forces and their communities nationwide. Gov. Bruce Rauner...

Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington speaks to community members Thursday about a shots-fired incident near Evanston Township High School the previous day. Eddington said the incident should not be a cause for alarm for residents and spoke along with aldermen about ongoing community efforts to decrease violence.

City officials discuss violence in West Side Evanston after shots fired incident

November 13, 2015

After Evanston residents voiced concerns about safety around Evanston Township High School following a shots fired incident Wednesday, Police Chief Richard Eddington told members of the community they...

City officials raise concern over drug houses after death of Evanston woman

November 5, 2015

After an Evanston woman was found dead this weekend in the yard of a suspected drug house, which is any property associated with the use, production or sale of illegal drugs, city officials have expressed...

Pharmacannis officials Teddy Scott (left) and Norah Scott present to community members Wednesday night at a public meeting about the incoming medical marijuana dispensary. The dispensary is set to open Monday at 1804 Maple Ave.

Physician compliance presents roadblock for Evanston residents seeking medical marijuana

November 5, 2015

Days before Evanston’s medical marijuana dispensary opens its doors, community members expressed concerns about doctor compliance and cost at a public meeting Wednesday. After 10 months of planning,...

Evanston takes action against growing rat problem

September 30, 2015

An increased number of complaints from residents regarding rat sightings has led Evanston officials to reach out to private pest control companies. An increase in 311 calls in the city regarding rodent...

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