Evanston woman killed in shooting spree 'dedicated her life to teaching'
Marta Torres, 61, died Saturday evening, days after she was shot by a gunman at an IHOP in Evanston, near the end of a senseless shooting spree which spanned from the South Side of Chicago to the north suburb.
Woman held hostage, shot at Evanston IHOP during deadly shooting spree has died
A woman who was shot while being held hostage in an Evanston IHOP during a deadly shooting spree on Jan. 9 has died.
'I don't feel whole': Families struggle with new reality after shooting spree in Chicago, Evanston
A 15-year-old girl is fighting for her life right now, and a family travelled to Chicago from China for their son who was killed by an enraged serial shooter.
Woman critically injured in Evanston fire
A woman was critically injured in a fire at an apartment building Thursday in north suburban Evanston.
5 dead, 25 hurt in Chicago weekend gun violence
Five people were killed in Chicago this weekend; three were the random victims of a man on a shooting rampage. At least 24 others were wounded in gun violence across the city.
Shooter in deadly, random rampage across Chicago posted bizarre videos online before death
Jason Nightengale -- the man who rampaged across Chicago's South Side on Saturday, killing three people and wounding four others -- posted bizarre videos on social media in the days and hours leading up to the rampage. In one video just two days before the shooting rampage, he held a gun to the camera and muttered, "no music, no music, I don't need no seatbelt, I'm coming, girl."
One man responsible for 3 random murders and other shootings in Chicago, Evanston, police say
A man named Jason Nightengale randomly killed three people in Chicago, wounded several others, shot a woman at an IHOP in Evanston, and got into a shootout with police before he was shot and killed Saturday night, police said.
Shooting rampage in Chicago and Evanston ends with suspect dead
A man named Jason Nightengale randomly killed three people in Chicago, wounded several others, shot a woman at an IHOP in Evanston, and got into a shootout with police before he was shot and killed Saturday night, police said.
Police link shootings in Chicago, Evanston
The man who took a woman hostage at an Evanston IHOP was responsible for earlier shootings in Chicago.
PHOTOS: First babies of 2021 born at Chicago area hospitals
Several Chicago-area mothers ushered in New Year’s Day by giving birth to the first babies of 2021.
Firefighters extinguish Evanston apartment blaze
No one was hurt in an apartment fire Wednesday morning in Evanston in the north suburbs.
At least 24 vehicles burglarized in Evanston parking garage
The vehicles were “ransacked,” police said.
Northwestern reacts to former lecturer's op-ed on Dr. Jill Biden
A spokesperson for Northwestern pointed out Joseph Epstein had not worked at the university for 17 years and called the comments about Dr. Jill Biden "misogynistic."
Man charged with murder in shooting of Amundsen High School student
Eric Gunn was arrested Friday and charged with murder in the March shooting death of a 15-year-old Amundsen High School student on the North Side.
Murder charges filed in fatal beating of 71-year-old at Evanston clinic
An Indiana man allegedly beat a 71-year-old man to death at a health clinic in suburban Evanston, killing him in November.
Lovin' Local: Gyros Planet & Taqueria in Evanston
Erika Castro from Gyros Planet & Taqueria talks about what they're doing to help people and keep their business afloat during the pandemic.
'Our hope is that Black residents will return home to Evanston': Reparations program moves forward in Evanston
The first of its kind in the nation for city level reparations is happening in Evanston, starting with housing disparities.
Boy struck by vehicle critically injured in Evanston
A boy was critically injured but is expected to survive after being hit by a vehicle Wednesday while skateboarding in north suburban Evanston.
Hospitals hire extra staff as COVID-19 surges
Due to the increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, NorthShore University HealthSystem has created a brand new position to help support medical staff, and it plans to hire dozens of people to fill the role.
Peaceful protest at Northwestern University after clash with police
A peaceful protest was held at Northwestern University on Sunday, after police and protesters clashed on Saturday.