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.

Evanston community calls for accountability after nooses found outside school
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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.

Gary man fired gun, ditched weapon before Evanston cops pulled him over: police

A Gary man who is a convicted felon was arrested last week after he shot a gun in Evanston, police said. Officers also discovered drug paraphernalia in his vehicle.

How to keep your catalytic converter safe
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Evanston Police Officer Enjoli Daley gives us the scoop on how to keep your catalytic converter safe as thieves target the precious metal.

Evanston moves to 'high' level of COVID-19 transmission

Over the last seven days, Evanston has reported 397 new COVID cases — compared to 305 from the week prior.

Chicago researchers want to study lung health of millennials

Chicago researchers want to see how Covid-19, smoking, drinking, diet, the air we breathe, and more affect respiratory health in millennials.

Lung health study launches at Northwestern University in Evanston
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Chicago researchers want to see how Covid-19, smoking, drinking, diet, the air we breathe, and more affect respiratory health in millennials.

Evanston woman injured by bullet fragments after shots were fired from 'suspicious vehicle': police

The victim noticed a suspicious vehicle in the area and attempted to leave, police said. At this time, the suspicious vehicle stopped. Two people then exited that vehicle and shots were fired.

Evanston arson: Video shows suspect lighting 2 cars on fire using accelerant

The incident was captured on surveillance video, which shows the suspect approach the vehicles on foot. The suspect then appears to pour accelerant on the hoods of the two vehicles, before lighting the cars on fire.

Coast Guard searching for missing kite surfer in Lake Michigan near Evanston

The Lake Michigan Sector of the United States Coast Guard were searching for a kite surfer who went missing Saturday evening in Lake Michigan near Evanston.