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NU suspends fraternity social events after drugging reports

Victims say the incidents happened at two separate parties this weekend.

By Bill Smith posted 15 hours ago

One dead, one hospitalized after violence on Wesley

Shooting victim -- from Naperville -- has died. Stabbing victim -- from Chicago -- is hospitalized.

By Bill Smith posted 16 hours ago

Fire strikes home on Foster, residents displaced

Evanston fire crews responded to a general alarm fire shortly before 8:30 Saturday morning in a home at 2301 Foster St.

By Bill Smith on September 25, 2021 - 8:57 am

Schwinn stolen from vehicle bike rack

Theft takes place in a Main Street parking lot.

By Charles Bartling on September 24, 2021 - 2:21 pm

EPD investigates harassing letters sent to restaurants

Three Evanston restaurants are among several targeted in north suburban communities

By Jeff Hirsh on September 24, 2021 - 10:50 am

Burglar steals jewelry from home on Hartrey

Incident takes place during daylight hours yesterday.

By Charles Bartling on September 23, 2021 - 5:59 pm

Wind subsides, but it’s another day to avoid the lakefront

Much better weather expected Friday.

By Bill Smith on September 23, 2021 - 9:45 am

High winds, lakeshore flooding in forecast

Weather service says to stay out of the water and avoid piers and other shoreline structures.

By Bill Smith on September 22, 2021 - 9:47 am

Robber shows gun as he steals wallet

Incident takes place in parking lot in the 2300 block of Howard Street.

By Charles Bartling on September 21, 2021 - 2:45 pm

Traffic spat leads to vehicle damage

Driver of one car gets out and shatters the windshield of the other car, at Oakton Street and Asbury Avenue.

By Charles Bartling on September 20, 2021 - 5:05 pm

Body of missing swimmer recovered

20-year-old man's body was located by firefighters some eight hours after he'd gone missing in heavy waves near the Church Street boat ramp.

By Bill Smith on September 18, 2021 - 10:10 pm

Scores search for missing swimmer

Fire crews from Evanston and several surrounding communities were searching Saturday afternoon for a swimmer missing off the breakwater at the Church Street boat ramp.

By Bill Smith on September 18, 2021 - 3:19 pm

Three rescued from Lake Michigan

Evanston fire crews report rescuing three people from Lake Michigan off Clark Street beach early Saturday afternoon.

By Bill Smith on September 18, 2021 - 1:23 pm

License plates among stolen items

One was taken from a scooter on Ridge.

By Charles Bartling on September 17, 2021 - 3:46 pm

This is only a drill …

The Evanston Fire Department will host a regional water rescue training exercise on the lakefront Thursday evening.

By Bill Smith on September 16, 2021 - 2:03 pm

4 cars ‘keyed’ near Ryan Field

Damaged vehicles were discovered around 2 p.m. Saturday on Green Bay Road.

By Charles Bartling on September 14, 2021 - 4:21 pm

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