Chicago woman arrested in connection with hit-and-run crash in Evanston

A 66-year-old Chicago woman has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that seriously injured a woman in February in north suburban Evanston.

Northwestern Hazing Scandal: 1st lawsuit filed against Pat Fitzgerald and university leaders

A former Northwestern football player filed the first lawsuit against Pat Fitzgerald and members of the school’s leadership, seeking damages stemming from a hazing scandal that cost the former football coach his job.

Northwestern fires head baseball coach Jim Foster following Pat Fitzgerald's termination

Northwestern University has fired their head baseball coach Jim Foster. This comes just days after the school parted ways with head football coach Pat Fitzgerald amid an ongoing investigation into hazing allegations.

Northwestern fires head football coach Pat Fitzgerald amid hazing scandal

Northwestern University has fired head football coach Pat Fitzgerald as investigators look into hazing incidents involving the school’s team.

Northwestern football team denies hazing allegations
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A whistleblower offered graphic new details about alleged hazing within the Northwestern University football program. They reported that some of the hazing happened naked. Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald allegedly knew about the hazing and was put on a 2-weekl suspension. The team released a statement saying these allegations were overexaggerated.

Northwestern suspends football coach following hazing investigation
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Pat Fitzgerald, head football coach for Northwestern, was placed on a two-week suspension after an investigation corroborate claims made by an anonymous whistleblower concerning hazing.

Most Evanston beaches are back open
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Beaches in Evanston have finally reopened after days of closures following heavy rainfall.

Evanston closes beaches due to E. Coli
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Beaches in Evanston are closed Monday after heavy downpours increased the presence of E. Coli.

Chicago weather: Nearly 9 inches of rain reported in some areas during record-setting storm

Nearly 9 inches of rain fell in some places of the Chicago area Sunday, a record-setting storm that forced the CTA and Metra to shut down some train lines, closed some expressways, flooded viaducts throughout Chicago and played havoc with the NASCAR race in Grant Park.