Evanston man allegedly drops gun while fleeing from police

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.

Northwestern names Oregon’s Schill as next president

University of Oregon President Michael Schill will assume that office at Northwestern University this fall, the Evanston school’s board of trustees announced Thursday.

13-year-old Evanston girl shot in neck by unknown gunman
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A 13-year-old girl was critically wounded when an unknown gunman peered over a backyard fence in Evanston Monday night and fired shots at a group of juveniles.

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.