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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A patch on a police officer’s uniform. EPD announced a decrease in the use of stop and frisk from 2016 to 2017.

Stop and frisk numbers down from 2016, but police continue to use controversial tactic

March 20, 2018

When Gregory Hall left the Evanston Public Library's branch near Main Street two months ago, he was stopped by police who mistook him for an armed robbery suspect. “I never will forget this for the...

Study: Evanston police stand out for ‘upfront’ use of stop and frisk

August 26, 2013

A new report by the Better Government Association says the Evanston Police Department's use of stop and frisk is one of the most transparent in the Chicago area. The Chicago-based watchdog's study,...

A 16-year-old boy dropped a loaded .22-caliber handgun while running away from officers Thursday afternoon, according to police. The officers eventually caught up with the teen and arrested him.

Police: 16-year-old boy tries to dump loaded gun while fleeing officers

July 14, 2013

A 16-year-old boy was arrested Thursday afternoon after he tried to get rid of a loaded gun while officers chased him, police said. Members of the Evanston Police Department's Tactical Unit spotted...

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...

Evanston Police investigation: No racial profiling in Greenwell incident

November 3, 2012

The Evanston Police officer who wrongfully handcuffed a Northwestern professor's son has been cleared of racial profiling after an internal investigation. During a burglary investigation in August,...

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