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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


Evanston resident James Davis fills out paperwork at the city's second gun buyback event on Saturday. The three guns he traded in for $100 each brought the city's total haul to 28 firearms.

Evanston residents trade guns for cash at second buyback event

June 29, 2013

Evanston residents exchanged 28 firearms for cash at the city's second gun buyback event on Saturday at Saint Nicholas Church. Although the city rounded up 45 guns at the buyback program's launch...

Video: Evanston anti-gun violence march

June 23, 2013

The Evanston community marched against gun violence Saturday as police roll out a new strategy for the summer and City Council prepares to debate an assault weapons ban. More than 100 people showed...

Evanston community marches for ‘season of peace’

June 23, 2013

The Evanston community marched against gun violence Saturday as police roll out a new strategy for the summer and City Council prepares to debate an assault weapons ban. More than 100 people showed...

Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington speaks at a 5th Ward meeting last month. This summer, Evanston police are adding more officers to focus on the area.

More officers, more outreach: Evanston police lay out summer strategy

June 20, 2013

Evanston police are expanding their on-the-ground presence and community outreach efforts amid growing unease over the city's gun violence, especially on the west side. Shots fired last week near Evanston...

Ben Wolf, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, explains to Evanston residents their rights when dealing with police officers. Wolf answered questions Tuesday night following the screening of a film offering tips on the issue.

Citizens’ rights advocacy group hosts film screening, Q&A with attorney

May 21, 2013

Days after the Evanston Police Department announced it will increase its presence in the 5th Ward, an advocacy group hosted an event Tuesday to educate citizens about their rights when encountering officers. The...

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