Family, friends gather to remember teen killed in 'targeted' shooting in Evanston

Family, friends gather to remember teen killed in 'targeted' shooting in Evanston

Carl Dennison was among five people shot outside a Mobile Gas Station in Evanston Sunday night. The male and female victims ranged in age from 14 to 18. They were all cousins and close friends.

Carl Dennison was among five people shot outside a Mobile Gas Station in Evanston Sunday night. The male and female victims ranged in age from 14 to 18. They were all cousins and close friends.

Family, friends gather to remember teen fatally shot in Evanston
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Family, friends gather to remember teen fatally shot in Evanston

Classmates, friends and family were surrounded by candles and red balloons Wednesday as they remembered 17-year-old Carl Dennison.

Classmates, friends and family were surrounded by candles and red balloons Wednesday as they remembered 17-year-old Carl Dennison.

Evanston animal shelter overcrowded with cats offering 2-for-1 deal

Evanston animal shelter overcrowded with cats offering 2-for-1 deal

"I stood there for a minute and I saw all these faces looking at me and I started to cry for a minute. I thought this is very different from anything we've ever dealt with."

"I stood there for a minute and I saw all these faces looking at me and I started to cry for a minute. I thought this is very different from anything we've ever dealt with."

Classes canceled for Evanston-Skokie District 65 due to staff shortages

Classes canceled for Evanston-Skokie District 65 due to staff shortages

A note was sent to parents Friday explaining that stress is causing burnout for staff and absences could not be filled, even with substitutes.

A note was sent to parents Friday explaining that stress is causing burnout for staff and absences could not be filled, even with substitutes.

Evanston-Skokie District 65 canceling school for thousands of students because of lack of teachers

Evanston-Skokie District 65 canceling school for thousands of students because of lack of teachers

“We believe this is a result of educators and support staff needing to rest and focus on mental health and also to tend to their own families,” said District 65 Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton.

“We believe this is a result of educators and support staff needing to rest and focus on mental health and also to tend to their own families,” said District 65 Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton.

Evanston-born Bob Bondurant, who taught stunt driving to Tom Cruise and David Hasselhoff, dies at 88

Evanston-born Bob Bondurant, who taught stunt driving to Tom Cruise and David Hasselhoff, dies at 88

Bob Bondurant was born in Evanston, and moved to California with his family. While recuperating from a race car crash, he came up with the idea of a high-performance driving school. He taught stars like Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Clint Eastwood, James Garner, Nicholas Cage, Robert Wagner, Tim Allen and Christian Bale.

Bob Bondurant was born in Evanston, and moved to California with his family. While recuperating from a race car crash, he came up with the idea of a high-performance driving school. He taught stars like Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Clint Eastwood, James Garner, Nicholas Cage, Robert Wagner, Tim Allen and Christian Bale.

Minnesota trounces Northwestern 41-14

Minnesota trounces Northwestern 41-14

Mar’Keise Irving ran for two touchdowns and a career-high 110 yards and Justin Walley scooped up a fumble and ran 25 yards for a score as Minnesota defeated Northwestern 41-14 Saturday.

Mar’Keise Irving ran for two touchdowns and a career-high 110 yards and Justin Walley scooped up a fumble and ran 25 yards for a score as Minnesota defeated Northwestern 41-14 Saturday.

Northwestern University says more people drugged off-campus, including one at student gathering

Northwestern University says more people drugged off-campus, including one at student gathering

Northwestern University police say several people were drugged without their consent at recent off-campus gatherings in Evanston, a month after the university suspended all fraternity-related activities following reports of people drugged at campus residences.

Northwestern University police say several people were drugged without their consent at recent off-campus gatherings in Evanston, a month after the university suspended all fraternity-related activities following reports of people drugged at campus residences.

What time is trick-or-treating? 2021 Halloween trick-or-treat times for Chicago suburbs

What time is trick-or-treating? 2021 Halloween trick-or-treat times for Chicago suburbs

In Chicago's suburbs, all trick-or-treating is happening on Halloween this year, thanks to October 31st being a Sunday. Some locations are inviting children to go out as early as 1 p.m., and one city is allowing them to stay out until 8 p.m.

In Chicago's suburbs, all trick-or-treating is happening on Halloween this year, thanks to October 31st being a Sunday. Some locations are inviting children to go out as early as 1 p.m., and one city is allowing them to stay out until 8 p.m.

'Cradles to Crayons' winter collection drive begins

'Cradles to Crayons' winter collection drive begins

A major collection drive is underway to outfit thousands of local kids for winter weather.

A major collection drive is underway to outfit thousands of local kids for winter weather.

Nearly 20,000 without power, 100+ canceled flights after storms whip up 48 mph gusts, dump 2 inches of rain

Nearly 20,000 without power, 100+ canceled flights after storms whip up 48 mph gusts, dump 2 inches of rain

Nearly 20,000 people were without power and over 100 flights were canceled Monday as storms whipped up strong winds and dumped more than two inches of rain in Chicago, which has seen a relatively dry season so far.

Nearly 20,000 people were without power and over 100 flights were canceled Monday as storms whipped up strong winds and dumped more than two inches of rain in Chicago, which has seen a relatively dry season so far.

Armed robbery, carjackings reported in Evanston

Armed robbery, carjackings reported in Evanston

In one incident, a 74-year-old woman was unloading groceries when she was approached from behind by a suspect. An object was felt in the victim's back, implying a weapon, police said.

In one incident, a 74-year-old woman was unloading groceries when she was approached from behind by a suspect. An object was felt in the victim's back, implying a weapon, police said.

Northwestern names UW-Madison chancellor as first female president

Northwestern names UW-Madison chancellor as first female president

Chancellor Rebecca Blank is leaving the University of Wisconsin-Madison to become the first female president of Northwestern University, the suburban Chicago school announced Monday.

Chancellor Rebecca Blank is leaving the University of Wisconsin-Madison to become the first female president of Northwestern University, the suburban Chicago school announced Monday.

Chicago and suburban home prices are expected to go up almost 9 percent over the next year

Chicago and suburban home prices are expected to go up almost 9 percent over the next year

LOOKING FOR A HOUSE? Zillow says the typical value of homes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area has gone up 14% over the past year to $282,568, and will rise 8.9% in the next year.

LOOKING FOR A HOUSE? Zillow says the typical value of homes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area has gone up 14% over the past year to $282,568, and will rise 8.9% in the next year.

Protesters gather outside Northwestern University frat houses after drugging allegations

Protesters gather outside Northwestern University frat houses after drugging allegations

Northwestern University has suspended all fraternity activities while an investigation is underway into reports that people were being drugged at frat houses without their consent.

Northwestern University has suspended all fraternity activities while an investigation is underway into reports that people were being drugged at frat houses without their consent.