2 Arrested In Evanston For Gun, Drug Possession: Police

A traffic stop in Evanston yielded a Glock 43 handgun, about two grams of cannabis and about 19 grams of suspected psilocybin mushrooms.

8-Foot Waves, Dangerous Currents Will Impact Evanston Beaches

Forecasters predicted 8-foot waves at Lake Michigan beaches, accompanied by deadly swim conditions.

Evanston Deactivates License Plate Cameras, Terminates Contract With Flock Safety

Flock Safety shared Illinois data with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, violating state law, according to the Secretary of State.

Missing 71-Year-Old Evanston Woman Found At Chicago Hospital

Reports of a missing Evanston prompted a police search near the North Shore Channel Tuesday.

Evanston Illegally Collected Employee's Genetic Information, Lawsuit Alleges

A former Evanston city employee filed a lawsuit, claiming the city violated genetic privacy laws during his onboarding process.

17-Year-Old Dead After Going Underwater In Lake Michigan In Evanston

A Skokie teen was pulled out of Lake Michigan late Wednesday night after going underwater and not resurfacing.

Vehicle Slams Into Evanston Hair Salon: Report

A woman accidentally stepped on the gas while parking her car in front of the salon, crashing into the building.

2 Teen Girls Attacked Outside Evanston Township High School: Report

Evanston police are investigating an attack on two teen girls that happened outside ETHS after school Friday.

2 Guns, 28 Grams Of Crack Cocaine Seized In Evanston Arrest

Evanston police last week arrested a man as part of a larger investigation targeting street-level narcotics.

170+ Cited During Evanston Speeding Campaign

Throughout July, three people were arrested and more than 170 were cited for various traffic violations.

Elected Official Accused Of Sending Nudes To Evanston Pre-Teen

An elected official from Florida faces 24 felony counts related to a child exploitation investigation that targeted an Evanston girl.

Multi-Day Fire Department Drill Will Take Over Evanston Park

The large-scale drill will involve several emergency vehicles and neighboring agencies at Centennial Park

Shooters Caught On Video Firing Guns In Evanston Neighborhood: Police

Evanston police arrested a woman believed to be involved in a shots-fired incident in a residential neighborhood last month.

240+ Cited During Evanston Traffic Safety Campaign

During the Fourth of July enforcement period, three people were arrested and more than 240 were cited for various traffic violations.

Evanston Police Upping Patrols To Catch Speeding Drivers

As part of a statewide campaign, the Evanston Police Department will be on the look out to give out speeding tickets throughout July.

Victim Flees Gunfire From Evanston Man: Police

An Evanston man faces up to 15 years in prison for opening fire at a fleeing vehicle.

Evanston Businessman Convicted For Bank And COVID Relief Fraud Schemes: Authorities

He faces the possibility of decades in prison, authorities said.

Domestic Violence Suspect Arrested, Charged With Gun Possession

A man suspected of domestic violence was arrested and charged with unlawful gun possession in Evanston, according to police.

Police Up DUI Patrols Leading Up To Independence Day In Evanston

This summer, law enforcement in Evanston is keeping its eyes peeled for impaired and distracted driving.

Car Vs Bicyclist Crash Snarls Traffic In Evanston

Evanston police are investigating a crash between a vehicle and a bicyclist that happened Friday afternoon.

Evanston Hospital Shooter Was Armed With 2 Guns: Police

A man, arrested in connection to a shooting at Evanston Hospital that injured one woman, was charged with attempted murder, police said.

Shooting At Evanston Hospital Injures 1, Puts Facility Under Lockdown

A shooting Thursday night at an Evanston hospital injured one person and put the facility under lockdown, police said.

'Field Of Schemes': Evanston Resident Scammed By Fake Kevin Costner

For months, an Evanston resident had been sending thousands of dollars in gift cards to a person claiming to be actor Kevin Costner.

81 Cited During Memorial Day Traffic Safety Enforcement In Evanston

Over Memorial Day weekend, Evanston police issued 81 citations and arrested one person.

House Fire Halts Traffic In Evanston

Traffic in an Evanston neighborhood was shut down after a house caught fire Monday morning, officials said.

North Shore Contractor 'Ruined' Small Business Owner, Lawsuit Alleges

A small business owner alleged a North Shore landscape design company permanently damaged her building with a power washer.

Evanston Man Shoots At Family, Charged With Attempted Murder: Police

A verbal altercation between family members escalated into a shooting in Evanston over the weekend, police said.

Car Crashes Into Evanston Subway, Narrowly Missing Customer: Report

A car slammed through the wall of an Evanston Subway sandwich shop, stopping just short of a man eating his lunch.

Work Crew Strikes Gas Line In Evanston, Causing Leak

There is no current danger to the public, Evanston officials said.

Noise Complaint Leads To Gun, Drug Arrest In Evanston: Report

A resident complaint about loud music coming from a car parked in Evanston led to an arrest on suspicion of gun and drug charges.

'Suspicious' House Fire Displaces 2 In Evanston

The Evanston Fire Department is investigating a a house fire they say began under suspicious circumstances.

Evanston Woman, Wrong Way Driver Killed In Head-On Crash On Route 41

A 20-year old Evanston resident was killed in a head-on crash on Route 41, according to authorities.

2 Displaced, 2 Firefighters Suffer Minor Injuries After Suburban Chicago House Fire, Officials Say

Fire officials said just before 3 a.m., crews responded to a fire at a single-family home in the 2100 block of Warren Street.

Firefighter Hurt Battling Blaze In Evanston Amid Frigid Temps

Fire tore through all three stories of a century-old home on Hartzell Street as firefighters fought flames in freezing weather.

Gurnee Teen Charged Over Stolen Gun, Extended Magazines In Evanston

Officers discovered a stolen handgun with banned extended magazines during an investigation into a suspicious car, police said.

No Injuries, Resident Displaced By Late-Night Evanston Fire

Firefighters contained the fire within 30 minutes, limiting the damage beyond the home's living room and chimney, authorities said.

Drunken Driver Passes Out With Pistol, Flees When Awakened: Police

Police said an intoxicated 34-year-old felon was found asleep with a .45 caliber Glock under his seat early Sunday morning.

Evanston Teen Accused Of Armed Robbery, Shooting, Battery To Police

Londel Overton allegedly robbed a person at gunpoint last month and opened fire at someone outside his house on Lyons Street last week.

Body Found In Evanston Matches Description Of Missing Skokie Woman

Tsering Wangyal was last seen at the Levy Center in July. Police said human remains were found west of James Park last month.

Murder Conviction Overturned For Ex-Northwestern Professor

Wyndham Lathem was sentenced to 53 years in prison in the fatal 2017 stabbing of 26-year-old Trenton Cornell-Duranleau.