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.

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.