Northwestern joins other universities rejecting coronavirus relief aid
Northwestern University is rejecting the $8.5 million in federal assistance it was allotted earlier this month to help those adversely affected financially by the coronavirus pandemic, school officials said Tuesday.
Northwestern University is rejecting the $8.5 million in federal assistance it was allotted earlier this month to help those adversely affected financially by the coronavirus pandemic, school officials said Tuesday.
Mayor Lightfoot to speak at Northwestern’s virtual commencement
Northwestern President Morton Schapiro announced this week that commencement will be held remotely on June 19.
Northwestern President Morton Schapiro announced this week that commencement will be held remotely on June 19.
Chicago suburbs declare states of emergency
West suburban Oak Park was one of the first take the step, with the village board saying on Friday that they were declaring a local public health emergency.
West suburban Oak Park was one of the first take the step, with the village board saying on Friday that they were declaring a local public health emergency.
Second Northwestern employee tests positive for coronavirus
The employee, who works in the Office of the Registrar on the school’s north suburban Evanston campus, has had limited face-to-face interaction with the wider school community in their role and was last on campus March 12.
The employee, who works in the Office of the Registrar on the school’s north suburban Evanston campus, has had limited face-to-face interaction with the wider school community in their role and was last on campus March 12.
Every school in District 65 in Evanston closing for a month due to coronavirus
Every school in District 65 in Evanston, Illinois is closing for a month because of coronavirus concerns.
Every school in District 65 in Evanston, Illinois is closing for a month because of coronavirus concerns.
Evanston postpones State of the City address amid coronavirus fears
Evanston officials are postponing their annual State of the City address in the face of the growing coronavirus pandemic.
Evanston officials are postponing their annual State of the City address in the face of the growing coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago man faces weapons charges after Evanston traffic stop
Officers saw a black Chevrolet Equinox on Howard Street with multiple equipment violations, police said. A traffic stop was conducted, and police found a handgun on the floor.
Officers saw a black Chevrolet Equinox on Howard Street with multiple equipment violations, police said. A traffic stop was conducted, and police found a handgun on the floor.
2 firefighters hurt after rescuing person, cat from Evanston house fire
Two firefighters were also taken to hospitals with “minor soft tissue injuries,” according to fire officials.
Two firefighters were also taken to hospitals with “minor soft tissue injuries,” according to fire officials.
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.
Lots of Illinois residents were in Iowa for the final weekend before the caucuses, knocking on doors trying to meet with voters.
Lakefront homes left flooded, muddy after high waves and stormy weather
High waves and stormy weather left homes along Chicago's lakefront flooded on Sunday.
High waves and stormy weather left homes along Chicago's lakefront flooded on Sunday.
Woman charged with shooting uncle during argument at Evanston apartment building
Aisha Perrin, 41, was charged with one felony count of aggravated battery with a firearm, Evanston police said in a statement.
Aisha Perrin, 41, was charged with one felony count of aggravated battery with a firearm, Evanston police said in a statement.
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.
Emergency crews found a woman on elevated tracks who had been hit by a train, Evanston police Cmdr. Ryan Glew said.
Missing man last seen in Evanston found safe
A missing 20-year-old man who was last seen in Evanston has been located.
A missing 20-year-old man who was last seen in Evanston has been located.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A month after alleged attack of girl at Evanston school, 'devastated' family demands answers from police
A lawyer is demanding police release a suspect’s name a month after a 12-year-old girl reported that she was attacked at an Evanston middle school.
A lawyer is demanding police release a suspect’s name a month after a 12-year-old girl reported that she was attacked at an Evanston middle school.
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.
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.
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.
A Rogers Park man has been charged with trying to beat another man to death with a brick last week in north suburban Evanston.