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Ceramic barrel stolen from condo on Florence

A beige ceramic barrel was stolen from a condominium on Florence Avenue.

By Charles Bartling posted 5 hours ago

Robber grabs cash and drugs on Chicago Ave.

Robber grabs cash and medical marijuana from victim on Chicago Avenue.

By Charles Bartling on October 28, 2020 - 4:46 pm

Fire hits home on Lawndale

Evanston fire crews were called to the scene of a fire in a three-unit row house at 2554 Lawndale Ave. about 10:40 this morning.

By Bill Smith on October 27, 2020 - 11:29 am

Cash, electronics, clothing taken in burglary

Unlocked Toyota on Forest yields cash, electronics, and clothing to burglar.

By Charles Bartling on October 26, 2020 - 3:26 pm

Government

Budget debate: How many cops does Evanston need?

Evanston aldermen Monday hold a public hearing and discussion of next year's budget that's expected to feature calls by some residents to defund the city's Police Department.

By Bill Smith on October 25, 2020 - 8:12 pm

Apple products stolen from Target storage

Several Apple products were taken from a storage area in the downtown Target store.

By Charles Bartling on October 23, 2020 - 5:17 pm

Damage to ATM at Chicago and Main

Someone attempted to pry open an ATM machine at Chicago Avenue and Main Street. This among stories in today's crime bulletin from Evanston police.

By Charles Bartling on October 21, 2020 - 3:37 pm

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Schapiro condemns protest vandalism, threats

Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro has condemned the disruption and vandalism seen in recent protests that seek to eliminate the university's police department.

By Bill Smith on October 19, 2020 - 7:42 pm

1 car stolen; 4, unlocked, burglarized

A 2005 GMC was stolen on Church Street and four unlocked vehicles were accessed by burglars.

By Charles Bartling on October 19, 2020 - 4:53 pm

Defund vandals deface downtown

In the midst of protests demanding that Northwestern University abolish its police force, vandals spray-painted defund slogans on campus and in downtown Evanston over the weekend.

By Bill Smith on October 19, 2020 - 9:08 am

Man charged in July murder on Howard

Evanston police say first degree murder charges have been filed against a 26-year-old Evanston man in connection with an early morning murder last July on Howard Street. Shakiel Coleman of

By Bill Smith on October 16, 2020 - 5:01 pm

2 catalytic converters stolen in S. Evanston

Thieves stole the catalytic converters from two cars in South Evanston Wednesday night.

By Charles Bartling on October 16, 2020 - 3:23 pm

Car disappears…and so do the girls

A 29-year-old man, with two female acquaintances, pops into the Jewel; when he returns to the parking lot, his car is gone, and so are the girls.

By Charles Bartling on October 14, 2020 - 5:52 pm

Rash of burglaries keeps cops busy

Evanston police are investigating a number of burglaries over the weekend that are among stories in today’s crime bulletin.

By Charles Bartling on October 12, 2020 - 5:19 pm

Stolen: Unattended purses at park, grocery store

Purses left unattended at a park on Church Street and a grocery store on Green Bay Road have been reported stolen.

By Charles Bartling on October 9, 2020 - 1:55 pm

Thefts of bikes, food, packages

Stolen bicycles, food, and delivered packages were among the thefts reported in today’s crime bulletin from Evanston police.

By Charles Bartling on October 7, 2020 - 3:28 pm

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