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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


Police officer tells traffic to stop as a bicyclist crosses the road.

Residents call for increased safety as ‘understaffed’ EPD struggles to enforce traffic laws

May 20, 2025

Before the sun rose on a February morning in 2023, owner of Soapie’s Cleaners & Tailoring Yun Park left for her daily three mile walk before work, but as she crossed Chicago Avenue, she was hit by...

As the U.S. enters the post-pandemic era, Evanston crime has decreased amid a national trend of declining offenses.

Evanston crime is down after post-pandemic public safety efforts

February 26, 2025

The Evanston Police Department was under strain in 2021. The division saw numerous chief changes and resignations, facing 27 vacancies in early 2022.  Yet, as the U.S. enters the post-pandemic era,...

Everything Evanston: Local leaders prepare for 2024 election

November 4, 2024

As early voting continues and Election Day nears, government officials and community advocates are working to turn out the vote and keep elections safe and secure. The Daily spoke with several of these...

In mid-2022, EPD had a high of 27 vacancies in the department. As of Jan. 10, there were 17 vacancies.

Vacancies down in the Evanston Police Department amid discussion of new station

February 18, 2024

After severe staffing cuts during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Evanston Police Department has been taking measures to fill its vacancies.  In mid-2022, EPD had a high of 27 vacancies in the department....

Public commenters weighed in on whether City Council should pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza on Monday. The meeting also saw increased police presence.

Residents comment on Gaza ceasefire resolution at City Council amid heightened police presence

January 9, 2024

About 50 public commenters spoke at City Council’s Monday meeting about an Evanston resolution drafted by residents calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. About 30 commenters spoke in favor of a potential...

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