Northwestern University investigating threatening message left at Multicultural Center

Northwestern University officials said that the Black House, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, and the Multicultural Center will be closed until Wednesday, March 2.

Evanston teachers push back against removal of mask requirements

COVID restrictions may be easing across the country, but here in Illinois there are still some places where people are fighting to keep mask requirements in place.

Evanston teachers push back against removal of mask requirements
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A group of Evanston teachers is rallying against making masks optional in schools on Monday, citing a surge of "unnecessary worry and anxiety."

Oak Park, Evanston to enforce vaccine mandate Monday

Oak Park and Evanston's mandates are separate from the larger Cook County mandate because they have their own public health departments.

FBI Chicago: Man armed with gun robs Bank of America in Evanston

According to the FBI, the suspect entered the bank and presented a note to the teller demanding money. A handgun was shown.

Evanston freshman creates at-home COVID test finer
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Eli Coustan created a website that made it easier for people to find vaccine appointments. Now, he has a new venture.

Proof of vaccination required at Chicago & Cook County bars, restaurants and gyms starting Monday

The new rules apply to everyone who is 5-years-old and up, though you are allowed to pop in and pick up takeout without a vaccination card if you're inside for less than ten minutes.

University of Illinois to start spring semester remotely amid surge in COVID cases

The University of Illinois Chicago and Northwestern University are joining a number of other colleges that will have students return to remote learning when they come back from holiday break.

6 taken to hospital for carbon monoxide exposure at an Evanston church

Six people were taken to the hospital following high exposure to carbon monoxide in an Evanston church, according to Chief Martin Rafacz.

Evanston Township High School given 'all-clear' after 2 guns recovered, 8 students detained

Two loaded handguns were recovered at Evanston Township High School Thursday morning – sending students and staff into lockdown for several hours. Police detained eight students in connection to the incident.

2 guns found at Evanston Township High School
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Two loaded handguns were recovered at Evanston Township High School Thursday morning ? sending students and staff into lockdown for several hours. Police detained eight students in connection to the incident.

Police provide an update after Evanston Township High School was put on lockdown
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Evanston Police Commander Ryan Glew provides an update after Evanston Township High School was placed on lockdown for hours Thursday after the discovery of two handguns.

Chicago man charged in Evanston shooting that killed 1, wounded 4

A Chicago man has been charged in connection to a shooting in Evanston last month that left one teenage boy dead and several others wounded.

Evanston police gun buyback event takes in 53 firearms

Police held a gun buyback event that took in 53 guns Saturday morning and afternoon in north suburban Evanston.