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Panel looks to reinvent emergency response

Evanston's Human Services Committee Monday night began to look at ways some emergency response tasks might be shifted away from the city's police department. Fire Chief Brian Scott said that

By Bill Smith on August 4, 2020 - 2:25 pm

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Residents express worries over homicides

Neighbors in Evanston's 5th Ward, which saw two murders last weekend, expressed fears and concerns and called for a way to fight back at an online meeting Tuesday night. “Here we go again,”

By Jeff Hirsh on July 29, 2020 - 7:42 am

A Honda, cell, and delivered package among local thefts

Today’s daily crime bulletin tells of thefts of a Honda, a cell phone, and a delivered package.

By Charles Bartling posted 51 minutes ago

Thefts: Honda on Judson, bike on Hamlin

Thefts this week in Evanston included a Honda in the 500 block of Judson Avenue and a bicycle in the 800 block of Hamlin Street.

By Charles Bartling on August 5, 2020 - 6:51 pm

2014 Audi stolen on Monroe

A black four-door 2014 Audi was stolen in the 1300 block of Monroe Street. This among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police.

By Charles Bartling on August 4, 2020 - 6:50 pm

A grill, several bikes, among weekend thefts

A charcoal grill in the yard of a home on Wesley Avenue and bikes throughout the city were among stolen items contained in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police.

By Charles Bartling on August 3, 2020 - 4:54 pm

2 charged with assault at Orrington Hilton

Two Evanston men were arrested and charged with assault at the Hilton hotel on Orrington Avenue.

By Charles Bartling on July 29, 2020 - 2:39 pm

Red liquid splashed on door, doorbell

Someone splashed a red liquid on the door and doorbell of a home on Payne Street. This among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police. Criminal Damage

By Charles Bartling on July 28, 2020 - 3:37 pm

Cells snatched, homes shot at

Two Chicago Transit Authority women passengers lost their cell phones to thieves, and two Evanston residents discovered bullet holes in their homes over the weekend.

By Charles Bartling on July 27, 2020 - 5:19 pm

Evanston has third homicide in a week

Evanston police say a man was shot in the neck about 3 p.m. today in the 1900 block of Hartrey Avenue.

By Bill Smith on July 26, 2020 - 3:16 pm

Evanston police use of force incidents decline

Use of force incidents reported by Evanston police have declined substantially this year after an increase last year.

By Bill Smith on July 26, 2020 - 12:52 pm

City has second homicide in a week

After going more than a year without a fatal shooting, Evanston has now had two homicides in less than a week.

By Bill Smith on July 25, 2020 - 12:28 pm

Tools stolen from unlocked garage on Sherman

Power and hand tools were among items taken from an unlocked garage in the 300 block of Sherman Avenue early yesterday. This among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin

By Charles Bartling on July 24, 2020 - 3:07 pm

Shooting victim was Glenview man

Evanston police say the man shot to death early Thursday morning near the CTA Red Line station on Howard Street was a 20-year-old resident of Glenview. Brian Carrion, police say,

By Bill Smith on July 24, 2020 - 2:15 pm

Tools, electronics taken from unlocked cars updated

Burglars found a treasure trove of tools and electronic devices in unlocked cars around town. These are among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police. Burglary 1900

By Charles Bartling on July 23, 2020 - 3:39 pm

Handgun stolen from unlocked car on Lyons

A handgun was among items taken from an unlocked 2015 Toyota in the 1800 block of Lyons Street. This among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police.

By Charles Bartling on July 23, 2020 - 3:25 pm

Tools, electronics taken from unlocked cars

Burglars found a treasure trove of tools and electronic devices in unlocked cars around town. These are among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police. Burglary 1900

By Charles Bartling on July 22, 2020 - 4:33 pm

Robbery on Central St., car theft on Ridge Ave. updated

A robbery occurred on the sidewalk at Central Street and Girard Avenue, and a Nissan was stolen in the 300 block of Ridge Avenue. These are among the stories in

By Charles Bartling on July 22, 2020 - 11:27 am

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