Woman, 40, shot during struggle over gun in South Deering
A woman was shot during a struggle over a gun early Friday in Chicago's South Deering neighborhood.
Person struck by Metra train in Evanston
A person was struck by a Metra train Thursday in Evanston, police said.
Chicago area astronomers over the moon after being awarded time with James Webb Space Telescope
Allison Strom, an assistant professor of physics and astronomy at Northwestern University, is next in a long line of astronomers who got permission to use the James Webb Space Telescope.
West Nile virus found in Evanston mosquitoes
A batch of mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus in north suburban Evanston, city officials announced Wednesday.
Northwestern’s president-elect Rebecca Blank steps down to battle cancer
Rebecca Blank, who was named last fall the first female president of Northwestern University, announced Monday she is stepping down after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.
3 victims killed in Highland Park parade shooting laid to rest
A former synagogue preschool teacher and two beloved grandfathers killed in the Highland Park parade shooting on the Fourth of July were laid to rest Friday.
Highland Park mass shooting leads to cancellations of July 4th celebrations across Chicago
A mass shooting in Highland Park Monday morning led to the cancellations of Independence Day celebrations across the Chicago area, both out of safety concerns and in respect for the victims.
Push to change public nudity rules in Evanston
In Evanston, nudity on beaches is getting another look.
Evanston student hung nooses outside Haven Middle School, police say
An Evanston middle school student was found to be responsible for hanging nooses outside Haven Middle School last month.
Middle schooler brought loaded handgun to Evanston youth camp: police
During an investigation, officers discovered that a male middle school aged youth camp attendee alerted camp staff that he had a handgun in his possession.
Hit-and-run investigation in Evanston leads to arrests for unlawful use of a weapon, false 911 call
While Evanston police were investigating the hit-and-run, dispatch received a 911 call of an armed robbery in the area of Callan Avenue and Howard Street. Police determined that the 911 call was a false call, and no armed robbery had taken place.
Elise Malary update: Manner of death remains 'undetermined' after trans activist found in Lake Michigan
Elise Malary, an activist for transgender rights found in Lake Michigan, died from drowning but her manner of death could not be determined, according to new autopsy results.
Swastikas and other racist messages found in Evanston middle school bathrooms
Swastikas were among "racist and hurtful" messages found Thursday in bathrooms at Nichols Middle School in Evanston.
Evanston man drove wrong way down street with suspended license, had gun in his possession: police
During the investigation, detectives asked Bishop if there was a gun in the car, and he admitted there was a gun in the backpack located on the front passenger seat, police said.
Evanston HS graduate refuses to give up Indigenous adornments on cap, barred from walking across stage
Nimkii Curley was preparing to walk across the graduation stage at Evanston Township High School on Sunday when he was stopped and given a choice: Lose the beads, stole and eagle feather or sit out of the ceremony.
Nooses found outside Evanston middle school: 'Black children get no respect'
A week after nooses were found outside an Evanston middle school, community members want to know what's being done to find out who is responsible for hanging them.