Ceiling Collapses On Sleeping Evanston Couple

Firefighters were credited with a lifesaving rescue early Wednesday morning in south Evanston.

Body Camera Footage Of Controversial Evanston Arrest Released

Videos of Evanston police officers chasing and tackling Trent Hunt as he recorded them with a cellphone were first posted on social media.

Looting Reported At Evanston Stores As Staff Address Controversy

Police said two business were looted Sunday night, hours after more than a thousand people peacefully marched through Evanston.

Child Pornography Interrupts Northwestern Symposium: Report

Authorities are investigating a "Zoom-bombing" incident during an online Northwestern Women's Center event Friday, a spokesperson said.

Professor Accused Of Murder Seeks Release To Research Coronavirus

Ex-Northwestern professor Wyndham Lathem — accused of fatally stabbing his boyfriend in a sex fantasy — now wants to help fight COVID-19.

Accused Gunman Charged In Howard Street Drive-By Shooting: Police

His uncle has been charged with arson after setting fire to the car used in the shooting, prosecutors said. Both remained jailed Thursday.

Family Escapes Burning House Thanks To Smoke Detector: Fire Dept.

A family of four was displaced by a blaze believed to have begun in their kitchen.

Man Shot In 2nd Evanston Drive-By In 6 Hours

Someone opened fire from a white car on Ashbury Avenue Monday evening, police said.

Evanston Woman Shot While Riding In Car On Howard Street: Cops

The 28-year-old passenger suffered gunshot wounds to her arm and chest after someone in another car opened fire, police said.

Evanston Man Shot By Skokie Cop Faces Assault, Weed, Gun Charges

Police said a man who threatened officers with a gun in a 7-Eleven parking lot had a 50-round magazine and about 7 ounces of marijuana.

Two Teens Shot While Parked In South Evanston Alley: Police

A 19-year-old Evanston man remains hospitalized with gunshot wounds after someone fired seven shots into a parked car late Saturday night.

Man Wearing Surgical Mask Robs Gas Station At Knifepoint: Police

An armed robber clad in a face mask struck an Evanston gas station late Wednesday night, police said.

2 Firefighters Hurt, Resident And Cat Rescued From Evanston Blaze

Two Evanston firefighters were released from the hospital after suffering minor injuries Sunday at a fire on Sherman Avenue.

Licensed Firearm Owner Arrested After Waving Gun Out Window: Cops

A 44-year-old Chicago man is accused of brandishing a pistol out the window of his SUV in what police describe as a road rage incident.

Evanston Woman Charged In New Year's Day Shooting: Police

An argument among family members involving building maintenance preceded Wednesday's shooting, police believe.

Suspect In Custody After Shooting in Evanston Home: Police

Police are investigating the first shooting of the year in Evanston less than 19 hours into 2020.

Missing Chicago Man Sought, May Need Medical Help: Police

Police say he was last seen in Evanston on Dec. 30. If you see him, they want your call.

Search On For Man Who Has Been Robbing Rogers Park Businesses

In each of three incidents, the man has walked into a business, taken out a handgun, and robbed the business – as well as the employees.

'Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over:' Evanston Police Dept.

The department is participating in "Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over," a national enforcement campaign to crack down on impaired drivers.

Evanston Teacher Robbed At Gunpoint By Teen With Knife: Police

A Nichols Middle School teacher was mugged on his way home from school Thursday afternoon, according to police and school officials.

Burglar Bungles Break-In Across Street From Evanston Cop: Police

Police said a downstate man found with burglary tools claimed he had only been at the scene of an home burglary attempt in order to urinate.

20-Year-Old Fatally Shot On CTA Platform At Howard Street: Police

Authorities identified a Rogers Park man as the person shot and killed Tuesday afternoon as he stood on the Red Line platform.

Thanksgiving Enforcement Nets 4 Arrests, Over 100 Tickets: Police

With the held of federal funds, Evanston police stepped up enforcement during late-night hours, when more fatal crashes occur.

Evanston Youth Sports Coach Charged With Making Child Pornography

Authorities said a tip about discussions of "fantasies" on his pornographic Tumblr blog led investigators to the coach and school volunteer.

Howard Street Armed Robber Arrested While Chasing Victim: Police

An Evanston officer thwarted a second early morning robbery by a knife-wielding 19-year-old West Ridge resident, police said.

Evanston Woman Struck By Stray Bullet While Walking Dog: Police

A teenager with a gun was taken into custody nearby, but police have yet to determine how he may have been involved.

Family Dog Perishes In Mulford Street House Fire

A fire that began in the kitchen of an empty house was extinguished Wednesday afternoon by firefighters from Evanston and Skokie.

Cops Find Loaded Gun During Traffic Stop Over Turn Signal: Police

Officers reported they recognized the 25-year-old as he drove down Howard Street and smelled weed in his car after pulling him over.

2 Shot Near Twiggs Park In Evanston: Police

No one is in custody after two men were wounded when "numerous shots" were fired Friday afternoon on Payne Street near Dewey Avenue.

Evanston Cop Credited For Rescue Of Man Pinned Under Car

A 72-year-old Skokie woman drove over a barrier and trapped a pedestrian underneath her car Thursday afternoon on Chicago Avenue.

Bicyclist Was Bloodied In Burglary, Not Hit By Car: Police

A Skokie man who cut himself in a downtown Evanston break-in claimed to have been struck by a car while on his bike, police said.

FBI Crime Stats: Where Evanston Stands

Data released last week by the FBI show the amount of violent crime decreased nationwide in 2018 — but not in Evanston.

Tinted Window Stop Leads To Handgun With Extended Clip, Arrest

A 21-year-old Evanston man was arrested after police found a gun loaded with 29 rounds in his car, according to police.

Rapist Faked Female Identities Online To Lure Victims: Prosecutor

An Evanston man has been charged with the rape of a second woman he met through an online dating app.

Evanston PD To Offer Active Shooter Training

The training event is meant to boost people's knowledge and confidence in a worst case scenario.

Homeless Centralia Man Sexually Assaulted Evanston Woman: Police

Authorities say the victim also suffered facial injuries during the attack.

231 Citations: Evanston Police Labor Day, More Stats

Evanston police were busy over the Labor Day weekend and previous weeks, issuing well over 200 citations.

Firefighters Resuscitate Pets Rescued From Burning Apartment

A fire in a multi-unit building closed both directions of Sheridan Road in Evanston during Tuesday evening's rush hour.

Fake Uber Driver Charged With Raping Woman Met Through Dating App

An Evanston man is accused of luring a woman into his car and sexually assaulting her as part of a "fantasy."

Man Charged With Murder Of Northwestern Student Shane Colombo

The incoming graduate student was struck by stray bullets last year, hours after moving into his new home in Evanston.