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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 Chief Richard Eddington announces an increase in police presence in the west end as a result of recent gun violence. More than 100 people gathered at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center on Thursday to discuss the increase in violence.

Evanston police, community members discuss recent gun violence

May 16, 2013

Evanston police announced Thursday they will increase their presence in west Evanston due to recent gun violence. More than 100 people gathered in a packed room at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center,...

ETHS security director Sam Pettineo and District 202 Superintendent Eric Witherspoon explained a proposed ordinance that would create a "safe school zone" around ETHS. They discussed the ordinance Thursday night at the quarterly City-School Liaison Committee meeting.

Proposed ordinance would expand police power near ETHS

May 10, 2013

School and city officials discussed Thursday a proposed safety ordinance that would expand police authority around Evanston Township High School. The provision would allow police to step in before a...

Evanston Police Chief Richard Eddington spoke at a human services committee meeting Monday. The committee unanimously recommended legislation to place a two-year moratorium on drone use in Evanston.

Evanston, ASG likely to pass anti-drone legislation in unprecedented joint resolution

May 7, 2013

A moratorium on the use of drones in Evanston will be the topic of the first potential joint resolution between City Council and Associated Student Government. “It would be both a symbolic step towards...

'The Reporters': Week of April 29

‘The Reporters’: Week of April 29

May 3, 2013

In this week's episode of "The Reporters," Evanston journalists and police chief Richard Eddington discuss the unveiling of a new surveillance vehicle, the police department's ongoing investigation into...

Carolyn Murray, whose 19-year-old son Justin was shot dead in November, organized a meeting for the Evanston Police and families of homicide victims to discuss unsolved cases in Evanston Thursday night.

Evanston Police promise greater communication with homicide victims’ families

April 25, 2013

Evanston Police Department will take steps to increase communication with families of homicide victims following criticism from some residents, Chief Richard Eddington announced at a community meeting...

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