Chicago Man Faces 20 Charges Of Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

The man was arrested after he was caught filming young girls in a dressing room at an Evanston Target store, police said.

Evanston Narcotics Probe Leads To 14 Felony Charges Against Chicago Man

Evanston police said a search of a Chicago home recovered guns, suspected drugs and incendiary devices.

Evanston Police Probe Unidentified Substance; No Community Threat Found

Further laboratory testing is planned as detectives continue investigating the unidentified substance.

Evanston Arrest Leads To Murder Charge In Chicago Stabbing Case

A Chicago man now faces a first-degree murder charge in the death of a 39-year-old man in 2025.

Northwestern Student Dies After Being Pulled From Water Near Evanston Campus

Police and fire crews responded to Northwestern's lakefront after a 911 caller reported a person in the water.

IHSA Calls Reported Hateful Comments At Evanston-New Trier Football Game "Sad And Unfortunate"

The Evanston marching band was subjected to racist and homophobic comments and other offensive behavior by New Trier fans during the game.

Missing Chicago Man Last Seen Leaving Evanston Hospital, Police Say

Police said there is concern for the 64-year-old man's safety and that he may need assistance.

Former District 65 Vendors Plead Guilty To Federal Fraud Charges

Two former District 65 vendors admitted to paying kickbacks to former superintendent Devon Horton for contracts.

Pair Of Fraudsters Stole Cars To Sell Them Off: Evanston Police

Two officers were injured in an attempt to arrest two people suspected of stealing cars and attempting to sell them.

Teen Arrested In Connection With 2 South Evanston Incidents

A juvenile was charged after police said an undercover detective was grabbed during an operation in Chicago.

Police Warn About Masked Man Sexually Harassing Women In South Evanston

Evanston police are investigating two incidents where a masked man approached women on the street.

Former District 65 Superintendent Changes Plea In Federal Kickback Case: Report

Devon Horton pleaded guilty to three federal counts tied to a scheme involving District 65 contracts and funds.

Evanston Man Charged After Oakton Hit-And-Run Seriously Injures Pedestrian

Police said a woman in a marked crosswalk suffered serious head injuries and is now in stable condition.

Driver Killed In Rollover Crash Near Northwestern University: Report

Officers who rushed to the scene just before 6:30 p.m. found an SUV on its side, NBC News reported.

Evanston Police Arrest Chicago Man In Starbucks Lewd Exposure Case

Police said the July incident at a Central Street Starbucks involved two teens, ages 16 and 17.

Federal Agents Injure U.S. Citizen During Arrest Attempt In Evanston: Police

An Evanston resident was hospitalized after a Sunday incident that police said involved federal agents.

Evanston Police Investigate Suspicious Incidents Involving Juveniles At Community Center

Police said they investigated reports of a man approaching juveniles and offering them candy and cannabis.

Suspect In Violent Robbery At Evanston Spa Arrested

Police said three armed suspects entered the spa after business hours and forcibly took money and valuables.

200+ Cited, 2 Arrested During Labor Day Crackdown In Evanston

During the month of July, police were on the lookout for traffic violations.

63-Year-Old Man Accused Of Selling Crack Cocaine In Evanston

Police said investigators seized firearms, ammunition, drugs, cash and a vehicle after serving search warrants.

Evanston Businesses Hit By Burglaries Targeting Power Tools

Police said two Aug. 31 business burglaries fit a wider Chicago-area pattern targeting tools in vans and trucks.

Body Found In Lake Michigan At Evanston Beach: Report

A city employee discovered a man's body in Lake Michigan south of Lee Street Beach Friday morning, according to reports.

Evanston Firefighters Stop Backyard Blaze From Spreading To Home On Milburn Street

The Evanston Fire Department reported no civilian or firefighter injuries after the Wednesday fire.

Man Trapped At Beach Breakwall In Evanston Rescued

Two Evanston Fire Department members were hurt in the Sunday rescue and treated for minor injuries.

Residents Advised To Shelter In Place Due To Gas Line Break

A high-pressure gas line break in Evanston prompted a shelter-in-place order Friday morning.

Evanston-Born Sheriff's Deputy Dies During Training In South Carolina

Jillian Olson, 29, who worked in South Carolina, died during an underwater training session last week.

Bomb Threat At Evanston Hospital Prompts Evacuation

Police said they found a suspicious package with wires protruding from it outside the building.

Evanson Police Arrest Another Suspect In April Shooting

In total, police have arrested four men in relation to a shooting at a Howard Street business.

3 Arrested, 41 Cited In Evanston During Independence Day Campaign

Over the Fourth of July enforcement period, police were on the lookout for traffic violations.

Woman Dies After Months In Coma Her Family Blames On Confrontation With Evanston Police

Police said they used force to apprehend Williams after she resisted arrest after a pair of incidents on Howard Street in January.

Feds Join Lawsuit Against Evanston Over Reparations Program

The Justice Department says Evanston's reparations housing program violates the Constitution and Fair Housing Act.

Evanston Police On Patrol For Distracted Driving, DUIs This Independence Day

During the Fourth of July holiday period from 2020 to 2024, 2,719 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in the U.S., officials said.

Evanston Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing Resident Of Assisted Living Facility

A former employee at an Evanston assisted living facility has been charged with seven felony counts of criminal sexual abuse and battery.

Evanston Arrest Left Woman in Coma: Lawsuit

A federal lawsuit filed June 1 alleges Evanston officers pinned Felicea Williams to the ground before she went into cardiac arrest.

Evanston Traffic Stop Leads To Felony Weapon Charge Against Wheeling Man

Police said detectives recovered a loaded Glock 19 during a May 29 stop in the 1100 block of Emerson Street.

Evanston Teen Charged With Having Stolen Loaded Gun: Police

The Evanston Police Department arrested an 18-year-old who, they say, was in possession of a gun stolen from Iowa.

Another Suspect Charged In Shooting That Hospitalized 1 In Evanston

Evanston police arrested another teen suspect in connection with a shooting that took place last month.

Evanston Police Issued 177 Citations During Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Evanston police issued more than 250 citations in April, including 177 for hands-free law violations.

Second Arrest Made In Evanston Park Shooting Investigation

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a shooting that put several nearby schools on lockdown in Evanston.

Felony Dropped Against Remaining 'Broadview Six' Defendants: Report

A federal judge dismissed the remaining felony count in the Broadview Six case, leaving misdemeanor charges tied to a 2025 protest.