Evanston

Two masked offenders approached the first mail carrier on Monday. One offender physically controlled the carrier, while the second offender displayed a handgun and removed the carrier's “arrow keys."

Bail was set at $100,000 Friday for a Chicago man charged with seriously injuring a Northwestern University student in a hit and run crash last weekend, according to Evanston police.

A woman's body was discovered on the campus of Evanston Township High School Tuesday morning, officials said.

The September 11, 2021 attacks, also known as 9/11, killed almost 3,000 people and left thousands more wounded.

The victim of an alleged battery was returning to his vehicle in the parking lot of the Carol Stream Police Department when a verbal altercation ensued between the victim and a friend of the defendant in the battery case. While exchanging words, Nicolas Mayfield allegedly told the victim, “I'll kill you right here,” while gesturing his waistband — insinuating he had a gun.

A plan to allow women to go topless on beaches in Evanston is moving forward.

Evanston Alderman Devon Reid says his proposed change to nudity rules is in the name of equality.

Several 911 callers reported that a suspect was firing a gun at a silver Honda in a McDonald's parking lot in Evanston. A 23-year-old man was shot multiple times in the upper body.

Police are searching for a gunman who shot a man in Evanston Thursday afternoon. 

"I was on a work call and I looked out the window and I was like, 'it kind of looks like there's a tornado outside right now,'" said Katherine Goudal.

Northwestern University researchers in Evanston have found a simple solution that may break down toxic PFAS chemicals, which are linked to a variety of health problems.

Evanston police have made an arrest in the shooting of a 13-year-old girl last month that left her critically wounded.

The city of Evanston launched its pilot this week, seeking 150 residents to receive $500 a month for one year.

While monitoring cameras that captured the area of the 1700 block of Payne Street, detectives observed a person who appeared to have a handgun in their waistband. When detectives arrived in the area, two people fled on foot while allegedly clutching their waistbands.