Illinois residents head to Iowa to canvass for Democratic candidates

Lots of Illinois residents were in Iowa for the final weekend before the caucuses, knocking on doors trying to meet with voters.

Woman hit, killed by Yellow Line train near Evanston: police

Emergency crews found a woman on elevated tracks who had been hit by a train, Evanston police Cmdr. Ryan Glew said.

Teacher robbed at gunpoint outside Evanston middle school

The 31-year-old man was near Lee Street and Elmwood Avenue when a male approached and grabbed him, showing a gun and saying, “Give me your wallet,” according to Evanston police Cmdr. Ryan Glew.

Evanston approves using marijuana taxes to fund reparations program

Lawmakers in a Chicago suburb earlier this week approved using taxes from recreational marijuana sales to establish a local reparations program.

Northwestern paper's apology sparks journalism debate

Student editors at the newspaper covering Northwestern University have faced two waves of criticism over their coverage of protests in response to an event featuring former Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

No. 20 Iowa blanks Northwestern 20-0

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley had 179 yards passing with a touchdown and the defense allowed just 202 yards of total offense, lifting the 20th-ranked Hawkeyes to a 20-0 shutout of Northwestern on Saturday.   

Burglary suspect arrested at Evanston hospital with cuts from broken window

A burglary suspect was arrested at a hospital with cuts he allegedly got while breaking into an Evanston clothing store to steal winter coats.

Man charged with attempted murder in Evanston brick beating

A Rogers Park man has been charged with trying to beat another man to death with a brick last week in north suburban Evanston.

University trustee, wife donate $50 million for student aid

A Northwestern University trustee and his wife are giving the Chicago area institution a large donation for the specific purpose of student financial aid.

Missing Evanston girl, 13, found safe

A 13-year-old girl missing from the north suburbs has been safely located.

Reward raised to $6K for man wanted in Evanston bank robbery

A $6,000 reward is being offered for a man wanted in an Evanston bank robbery in which he implied he was armed.

Ricky Byrdsong's death at hands of white supremacist still prevalent 20 years later

Two weeks from now, it will be 20 years since a white supremacist killed popular former Northwestern basketball coach Ricky Byrdsong, bringing nationwide attention to hate crimes in the Heartland.

Northwestern researchers use video game to help stroke victims

For many stroke patients, regaining mobility can be a long tedious process. But Northwestern University scientists are helping them take back control.

Woman says suburban gynecologist sexually assaulted her

A local woman is accusing her doctor of the unthinkable: assaulting her under the guise of providing medical care.