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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 squad cars. Between September and October, EPD has issued 17 noise citations to off-campus student residences — an increase from one citation last fall.

Fifth Ward noise citations increase after new EPD policy

November 15, 2017

Off-campus noise citations in the 5th Ward increased “substantially” this fall due to a new police procedure, Evanston chief of police Richard Eddington told The Daily. The Evanston Police Department...

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks at an interfaith rally on Sunday. The event encouraged solidarity in the face of discrimination and prejudice.

Interfaith rally calls for solidarity 1 year after presidential election

November 12, 2017

Local religious leaders held a rally at Lake Street Church on Sunday to encourage solidarity one year after the election of President Donald Trump. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), Mayor Steve Hagerty,...

Richard Eddington sits in a chair during a city meeting. He is wearing a white police uniform.

City officials clarify proposed social services transfers, explain their necessity

October 30, 2017

City officials on Saturday addressed resident concerns surrounding the restructuring of social services in the Evanston Police Department, clarifying that the changes are structural and meant to meet residents’...

An Evanston Police Department squad car. The department is investigating its actions in the July 14 arrest of Iain Bady.

Evanston police undergoing internal investigation following arrest of black 12-year-old cyclist

August 20, 2017

The Evanston Police Department is conducting an internal investigation to determine whether it acted lawfully by arresting a 12-year-old boy for riding on the back pegs of a bike in downtown Evanston in...

Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) speaks at a city meeting on Monday. Fiske said she supported the creation of a citizen oversight group to build trust for Evanston police.

Aldermen approve group to promote citizen oversight of police

May 23, 2017

Aldermen voted unanimously at City Council on Monday to create a citizen working group to review Evanston Police Department policies and procedures on citizen complaints. The working group will suggest...

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