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Police discuss recent incidents in 9th Ward, new resources

October 21, 2013

Evanston police on Friday night urged 9th Ward residents to be vigilant in light of a spike in motor vehicle thefts and a shooting last month. Chief of Police Richard Eddington began the meeting,...

Evanston police looking for suspected Chase bank robber

September 7, 2013

Police are searching for a man who they say robbed a Chase bank in downtown Evanston on Friday afternoon. The man took more than $2,600 from the bank, 901 Grove St., according to authorities. No one...

Proposed Evanston weapons ban hangs in balance amid concealed-carry debate

July 3, 2013

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn used his amendatory veto powers to send a concealed-carry bill back to state lawmakers on Tuesday, signaling an uncertain future for Evanston's proposed ban on assault weapons. Among...

Evanston police: Man shot on city’s west side

June 1, 2013

An Evanston man was shot early this morning, according to police. The man, 45, was shot in the right leg just after 2 a.m. in the 2000 block of Emerson Street, police said. The man is being treated...

Evanston Police expand surveillance technology with new truck, website

May 7, 2013

The Evanston Police Department expanded its surveillance technology over the last two weeks with a new vehicle and webpage to help identify crime suspects. Last week, police announced the department’s...

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