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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


Sam’s Club recognizes Evanston police officer who saved young boy

April 9, 2014

An Evanston police officer has been honored again for rescuing a young boy from the Des Plaines River while off duty, a heroic act that has earned him accolades from the Chicago area to the nation's capital. The...

Second White House video shown during DM Block 10

March 8, 2014

After President Barack Obama dropped a “Go ‘Cats” to start Dance Marathon, his second in command duplicated the act to end it. The White House contributed a second celebrity video to DM 2014,...

Staff from Evanston Police Department and Evanston fire department gather Thursday afternoon to send off 10-year-old Julian Sims before his scheduled bone marrow transplant. Sims was diagnosed with leukemia last year.

Evanston police and fire officials reach out to 10-year-old with leukemia

January 30, 2014

When more than 20 police cars and fire trucks showed up on the street where 10-year-old Julian Sims lives Thursday, the commotion confused him. But when the officers and firefighters showed up on his doorstep...

Evanston Police Officer Sean O’Brien received a national officer of the month award. He received the recognition after saving a boy in March 2013.

Evanston police officer receives national recognition

January 17, 2014

An Evanston police officer won a national award months after pulling a child out of a nearby river, the Evanston Police Department announced Thursday. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund...

Evanston Police officer Sean O'Brien and his girlfriend Mallory Navarra pose for photos outside the city council chamber at a March ceremony. O'Brien was given the Illinois Department of Public Health's Hero Award on Wednesday.

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn gives Hero Award to Evanston cop

May 22, 2013

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn on Wednesday honored an Evanston police officer who dove into the Des Plaines River and rescued a 7-year-old boy while off duty. Officer Sean O'Brien was given the state health...

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