Hit-And-Run Driver Sends Family, Child On Bicycle To Hospital: Police

A motorist racing down an alley near Howard Street collided with a car carrying a family of four and injured a cyclist, authorities said.

Search For 'Unlikely' Missing Swimmer Off Evanston Beach Complete

Evanston swimming beaches were closed Monday after someone was reported missing off Greenwood Beach, police said.

2 Chicago Men Stabbed On Evanston Side Of Howard, No One In Custody

Investigators believe the stabbing began with a fight between two groups of people on Howard Street.

Shooting In West Evanston Sends 20-Year-Old Man To Hospital: Police

The shooter fled the scene but a heavy police presence is expected to remain near Foster Street and Ashland Avenue.

'Finna Go To The Moon': Drug Dealing Duo Sentenced To Federal Prison

Two north suburban men conspired with inmates in a Texas prison to broker the sale of drugs from Mexico and send them to the Chicago area.

Report Of Gunfire On Northwestern's Evanston Campus, No One Injured

University officials gave the all clear about an hour after an "active threat" alert Sunday instructed people to "run, hide, fight."

Evanston Man Indicted By Feds Over Pair Of Postal Worker Robberies

Everett Pullet pleaded not guilty to charges he assaulted and robbed letter carriers and illegally possessed a U.S. Postal Service key.

Overnight Fire 'Ravages' Local Business On Greenleaf In Evanston

Eleven fire departments helped Evanston fire crews bring the blaze under control.

4 Firefighters Injured In Evanston House Fire

The first floor of a house partially collapsed, trapping two firefighters inside, fire officials said.

Evanston Man Charged In 'Ender' Graffiti Tagging: Police

Daniel Burnett, 38, faces a felony charge after police witnessed him tagging the Central Street CTA station with the painted moniker.

Pregnant Woman Beaten, Stomped On By Repeat Offender, Authorities Say

Prosecutors said they intend to proceed with the case regardless of whether the woman wants to press charges or testify.

Attempted Murder Charged As Woman Defends Self From Knife Attack: Cops

An Evanston man is accused of trying to kill a 21-year-old woman early Monday morning in the apartment they share.

Donated Evanston Fire Truck Features Northwestern Purple Branding

Northwestern University, which receives free fire services from the city, contributed $800,000 to buy the new truck more than 2 years ago.

21 Sex Offenders In Evanston: 2023 Safety Map

Six registered Evanston sex offenders are listed as "non-compliant," five are homeless and four are in custody, according to state police.

Day Care Worker Accused Of Slapping Child At McGaw YMCA Faces Felony

She has been charged with the non-detainable offense of aggravated battery to a child after striking a 4-year-old, authorities said.

Bomb Threat Closes Evanston Libraries For Second Time In 3 Days

Evanston Public Library branches were closed Thursday due to a bomb threat. An emailed threat on Tuesday was unfounded.

No Bomb Found After Threat To Evanston Library: Police

The library was one of several across the Chicago area to receive similar threats Tuesday.

Gun-Wielding Man Enters Neighbor's Home, Threatens To Kill Woman: Cops

The 30-year-old Evanston man confronted a woman on his neighbor's back porch and began "berating" her "regarding slavery," authorities said.

Teen Gunman Livestreamed Himself Beating, Threatening Woman: Charges

Evanston police surrounded a townhouse and negotiated the surrender of an 18-year-old who showed up at the woman's home, authorities said.

Man Drove Through Playground After Fighting, Fleeing Cops: Prosecutors

A fleeing parolee punched a police officer after a pat down turned up an apparent firearm, authorities said.

Rogers Park Group Calls On Gang Members To Cease Fire From 9 A.M. To 9 P.M.

The group is taking its message of peace directly to the gangs in the push to curb gun violence in the neighborhood.

Pedestrian Dead After Being Hit By Car While Crossing Central Street

The 60-year-old Lincolnwood woman was pronounced dead Tuesday night at Evanston Hospital, authorities said.

Ex-Northwestern Lineman Claims Racial Discrimination, Hazing In Suit

Ramon Diaz says Northwestern and its Board of Directors allowed "perpetrators disguised as coaches" to exploit players of color.

2 Former Northwestern Football Players Sue Over Hazing Allegations

Warren Long and a player identified as John Doe 2 said they were victimized by teammates starting as freshmen starting at Camp Kenosha.

NU Hazing Lawsuits Start Of 'College Sports' Me Too Movement': Lawyer

Former Northwestern quarterback Lloyd Yates is the first named plaintiff in the first of more than 30 suits to be filed by lawyer Ben Crump.

Ex-Northwestern AD To 'Vigorously Defend' Himself In Hazing Lawsuits

Jim Phillips, the Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner, is named in lawsuits filed by former athletes who said they were hazing victims.

'Extreme Sexual Hazing' Northwestern Lawsuit Coming 'Soon': Lawyer

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump says former players were part of a toxic environment where the hazing was normalized.

Former Northwestern Football Player Files Suit In Hazing Scandal

The former player, who was part of Northwestern's program from 2018-22, said Fitzgerald "knew about, enabled, and encouraged" sexual hazing.

Civil Rights Attorney Crump To Represent 8 Northwestern Hazing Victims

Ben Crump expects more former Northwestern players to join the suit and said the legal action will also expose hazing at other programs.

Evanston Man Dies After Being Ejected From SUV In One-Car I-94 Crash

The 20-year-old was pronounced dead Tuesday evening at Highland Park Hospital after a rollover crash on the Edens Spur, authorities said.

Skokie Sex Offender Exposed Self To Teen In Evanston Jewel-Osco: Cops

Authorities said a man with seven public indecency convictions was arrested after pulling out his genitalia in the frozen food aisle.

'Only The Guys' Street Gang Sold Drugs In 'Safer' North Suburbs: Feds

Federal investigators believe Omari Andrews Jr. and his father supplied heroin, cocaine and fentanyl across the north suburbs.

2 Teens Charged Over 2 Loaded Guns, 6 Bags Of Weed In Evanston Arrest

Police said they found a 19-year-old with 9mm pistol and a 15-year-old with a .357 revolver Saturday night in Evanston.

Murder Charges Filed Against Second Man In Evanston Triple Shooting

Jalen Murray and Tacorey Magitt are charged with the murder of 18-year-old Jacquis Irby during a dispute at Clark Street Beach in Evanston.

19-Year-Old Northwestern Student Shot Multiple Times In Rogers Park

She was not the intended target of Monday night's shooting, authorities said.

Woman Fought Off Kidnapping Attempt On Northwestern University Campus

The would-be abductor drove onto the sidewalk, grabbed a woman from behind and demanded she get in his car, authorities said.

Bomb Threat Leads To Evacuation Of Evanston Whole Foods

Police closed roads and called in a bomb squad to search the grocery store Monday.

Abduction Attempt On Northwestern Campus Ends With 1 In Custody

The attempted abduction happened around 10 a.m. Saturday near Scott Hall, Northwestern University officials said.

Masturbating Homeless Man Awakens Woman At Evanston Home: Prosecutors

The 41-year-old is also accused of stealing a Northwestern University truck and slapping a Northwestern alumna on the buttocks.

3 Teens Shot, 1 Fatally On Evanston Beach: Police

Jacquis Irby, 18, of Skokie was fatally wounded while a 15-year-old is in critical condition after a shooting police said wasn't random.