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Hyundai hijacked on Ashland

Vehicle was taken at gunpoint Sunday morning, but was recovered later in Chicago.

By Charles Bartling on August 17, 2021 - 5:32 pm

Brazen thefts from victims’ hands

Also, four bicycles were reported stolen throughout the city.

By Charles Bartling on August 16, 2021 - 6:09 pm

Cats rescued from fire on Dewey

The cats' people got out OK as well.

By Bill Smith on August 16, 2021 - 12:07 pm

Pit bull stolen on Hartrey

Puppy was taken Tuesday night from a cage in front of an apartment building in the 1100 block.

By Charles Bartling on August 13, 2021 - 3:55 pm

Cleanup crews cut up trees, put up power lines

A few hundred Evanstonians still wait for the power to come back on after storms.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 12, 2021 - 12:09 pm

Hundreds still without power 36 hours after storm

The electricity is back on for most who lost power during the storm as the city faces another unpleasantly hot day.

By Bill Smith on August 12, 2021 - 7:28 am

Storm topples trees; thousands still without power

Massive elm on Sherman Avenue among scores destroyed by the storm.

By Jeff Hirsh on August 11, 2021 - 11:48 am

ComEd: All power may not be back until Friday

As many as 6,000 ComEd customers in Evanston are estimated to be without power this morning after severe thunderstorms blew through the city Tuesday evening.

By Bill Smith on August 11, 2021 - 5:50 am

Severe storms knock out power in Evanston

Severe thunderstorms sweeping through Evanston this evening have knocked out power to many households in the city.

By Bill Smith on August 10, 2021 - 8:19 pm

Air freshener stolen from Walgreens

Also, cash was taken from an unlocked vehicle on Hull Terrace.

By Charles Bartling on August 10, 2021 - 3:09 pm

Debris found in Jeep’s gas tank

Vehicle was located near Wesley Avenue and Foster Street.

By Charles Bartling on August 9, 2021 - 3:42 pm

Three hurt in crash on Ridge

A two-car collision at Ridge Avenue and Greenwood Street shortly after 1 p.m. this afternoon left traffic on Ridge blocked in both directions.

By Bill Smith on August 9, 2021 - 1:50 pm

Fires set at 3 dumpsters

Arson was reported at ETHS and two nearby alleys.

By Charles Bartling on August 6, 2021 - 6:28 pm

Panel looks at decriminalizing drugs in Evanston

Decriminalization seen driving more demand for treatment -- requiring more funding.

By Bill Smith on August 4, 2021 - 9:56 am

Clothing, jewels taken in home thefts

The jewelry was valued at more than $10,000.

By Charles Bartling on August 3, 2021 - 8:04 pm

Victim’s knife thwarts robbery on Dodge

Frightened robber flees on his bike from 7-Eleven at Dodge Avenue and Main Street at about 6:30 p.m. Friday.

By Charles Bartling on August 2, 2021 - 3:06 pm

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