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.

Chicago Officer’s Killing Spurs Review Of Hospital Search And Screening Steps: Report

This is the second time a shooting has happened at an Endeavor Health hospital in under a year, the first being in Evanston.

Suspect Arrested In Shooting That Hospitalized One Man In Evanston

Evanston police arrested a man in connection to a shooting that injured one man last week.

Medical Examiner Identifies Man Who Fell From Northwestern Building

The man died Thursday afternoon in a construction accident, according to Evanston police.

Man Falls To Death In Construction Accident At Northwestern University: Police

A man operating equipment atop a building at Northwestern University fell four stories and was pronounced dead.

Broadview Six Case Shrinks As Prosecutors Seek To Drop Main Conspiracy Count: Report

The move would leave misdemeanor assault charges against remaining defendants in the Broadview protest case.

Evanston Police Charge 3 After Guns, Drugs Found During Traffic Stop

Police said two loaded handguns and suspected drugs were recovered after a stop near a vacant property.

Evanston Police Arrest Suspected Mason Park Gunman

A man who is accused of being involved in a shooting at an Evanston park last week was arrested and charged with attempted murder.

Shooting At Evanston Park Puts Nearby Schools On Lockdown

No injuries were reported, police said.

Evanston Pastor Used Parish Funds For Personal Use: Archdiocese

The pastor will make restitution to St. John Henry Newman parish, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich said.

Lawsuit Seeks Answers After Woman Suffers Brain Damage Following Encounter With Evanston Police: Report

A woman's family is suing Evanston after a woman was hospitalized following a Jan. 5 incident involving police.

April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Evanston Police Will Be On The Lookout

Evanston police will increase patrols to look for drivers on their phones while on the road.

Evanston Police Cite 147, Arrest 2 During St. Patrick's Day Enforcement

During the enforcement period, two people were arrested, and 147 were cited for various traffic violations.

Evanston Home Invader Threatens Resident With Knife: Police

An Evanston man is facing a felony charge after breaking into a home and threatening residents with a kitchen knife.

10 Day Evanston Enforcement Campaign Will Target Impaired Drivers

Law enforcement in Evanston is keeping its eyes peeled for people driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Evanston Man Suspected Of Selling Drugs At Care Facility

According to Evanston police, drug sellers targeted residents at a residential care facility in the city.

Police Arrest Armed Suspect Accused Of Trying To Break Into Cars

A call about a suspicious person in an alleyway trying to open cars turned into a weapons arrest in Evanston.

Convicted Murderer's Online Dating Profile Sparks Controversy: Report

When dating app users found out more about the man, they took to social media to warn Chicago-area women.

Two Evanston Businesses Cited During Tobacco Sting Operations

During recent tobacco compliance checks, Evanston police cited two businesses for selling products to underage customers.

Local Police, FBI Arrest Evanston Man For Shooting Near Cemetery: Authorities

Authorities have arrested the 28-year-old Evanston man on charges of aggravated battery with a firearm following the January shooting.

61-Year-Old Man Faces Felony Charges Connected To Organized Pickpocketing Schemes

Over the last seven months, authorities have been investigating a string of organized pickpocketing thefts in Evanston.