2 men sought in Northbrook and Evanston bank robberies: Chicago FBI

Police in Northbrook and Evanston, along with the Chicago office of the FBI, are searching for two men in connection with two armed bank robberies on Monday afternoon.

Could cannabis smoking lounges soon become a reality in Evanston? 

As of right now, there is only one dispensary in Evanston, and proponents of the cannabis lounge idea say allowing them will entice others to set up shop.

Could cannabis smoking lounges soon become a reality in Evanston?�
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The City Council is considering introducing cannabis smoking lounges as a way to help fund its reparations program, for which Evanston has gained national attention and is funded through cannabis sales tax dollars.

Missing Chicago teen found dead in Evanston hotel
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When Evanston police arrived at the scene, they located a deceased teenage girl in a hotel room on the sixth floor.

Woman found dead in hotel in Evanston

An employee found a woman dead inside a Holiday Inn hotel in Evanston on Saturday.

'The Lunch Squad' is cooking meals for those in need — and you can help

At Connections for the Homeless, they need more volunteers. People showed up to help on Thanksgiving, but the work to feed people goes way beyond that.

'The Lunch Squad' is cooking meals for those in need ? and you can help
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The group called 'The Lunch Squad' has been cooking meals in the kitchen of Lake Street Church for people sheltering in an Evanston hotel for the last two years.

'The Lunch Squad' is cooking meals for those in need
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A local activist and actor joined volunteers cooking for the homeless on the North Shore Wednesday, trying to inspire others to help those in need.

Evanston student charged with having loaded gun at school

An Evanston high school student was arrested and charged for allegedly having a loaded gun on him while in school.

Student brings loaded gun to Evanston Township High School
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A student reportedly brought a loaded gun to Evanston Township High School. This is the third time in 11 months a gun has been reported at the school.

Chicago man charged with unlawful use of a weapon in Evanston

A man from Chicago's North Side was charged with unlawful use of a weapon after an incident in Evanston last week.