Man found shot to death in Evanston park
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A man was shot and killed Thursday night in Eggleston Park in north suburban Evanston.

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 president-elect stepping down amid cancer battle
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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.

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.

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.

Swastikas found in Evanston middle school
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Swastikas were among ?racist and hurtful? messages found Thursday in bathrooms at Nichols Middle School in Evanston.